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Antonyms for rival

Grammar : Adj, noun, verb
Spell : rahy-vuhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈraɪ vəl

Definition of rival

Origin :
  • 1570s, from Latin rivalis "a rival, adversary in love; neighbor," originally, "of the same brook," from rivus "brook" (see rivulet). "One who is in pursuit of the same object as another." The sense evolution seems to be based on the competitiveness of neighbors: "one who uses the same stream," or "one on the opposite side of the stream" A secondary sense in Latin and sometimes in English was "associate, companion in duty," from the notion of "one having a common right or privilege with another." As an adjective 1580s from the noun.
  • adj opposing
  • noun person who opposes in competition
  • verb oppose; be a match for
Example sentences :
  • His rival could no longer enjoy the boat which he had envied him.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Until this visit of Austin he had no idea that he would find a rival in his brother.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • It is considered to be, without a rival, the most beautiful tomb in this country.
  • Extract from : « Yorkshire Painted And Described » by Gordon Home
  • She knew what it must have cost the man to clear his rival's name.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • This degrading humiliation of his rival must certainly be turned to account.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • Why did you pretend to be my counsellor and friend, when you were my rival?
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • To Mrs. Beaufort a rival, to Mr. Beaufort an encumbrance on the property.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • This was the rival whose place I had virtually, though not officially, usurped.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • My scheme was—and is—to be a rival de luxe of Cook on the Nile.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • There came instead, at that instant, a rival roar from outside.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

Synonyms for rival

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