rival
//ˈraɪ.vəl//
Noun
rivalSingular
rivalsPlural
1
A person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.
The two companies have been rivals in the smartphone market for years.
2
A person or thing that equals another in quality or ability.
When it comes to cooking, she has no rival.
Synonym
Verb
rivalInfinitive
rivalPresent tense
rivaledPast tense
rivaledPast participle
rivalingPresent participle
rivalsThird-person singular
1
To compete with someone or something for superiority or a desired outcome.
No other company can rival them in terms of quality.
2
To be equal to or match in quality, ability, or achievement.
No other restaurant in the city can rival this one in quality.
Adjective
rivalCanonical form
1
Competing for the same thing or in the same area.
The two rival companies are competing for the same market.