Term: rival
rival (noun) /ˈraɪ.vəl/
Similar to: opponent; competitor; adversary; challenger; contender Definition: a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity. Translation: sāncensis, konkurents, pretinieks Examples: “The two companies have been bitter rivals in the smartphone market for a decade.” “She defeated her closest rival by only two points in the final round.” “The army was prepared to face its old rival on the battlefield.”
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
rival (noun)1.
a) one of two or more striving to reach or obtain something that only one can possess
b) one striving for competitive advantage
2.
obsolete - companion associate
3.
- equal peer
having the same pretensions or claims - competing
intransitive verb
transitive verb
to act as a rival - compete
1.
to be in competition with
2.
to strive to equal or excel - emulate
3.
to possess qualities or aptitudes that approach or equal (those of another)
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
rival (noun)1.
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
SYNONYMS:
coequal, compeer, coordinate, counterpart, equivalent, fellow, like, match, parallel, peer, rivalRELATED WORDS:
analogue ( analog); double, half, mate, twin; associate, colleague, companion, copartner, partner; competitor2.
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict
SYNONYMS:
adversary, antagonist, foe, rivalRELATED WORDS:
equal, match; enemy; archenemy, nemesis; competitor, contestant; bane, bête noire, curse; assailant, attacker, combatant, invaderNEAR ANTONYMS:
accomplice, ally, confederate, partner; advocate, champion, exponent, proponent, supporter, sympathizer3.
one who strives for the same thing as another
SYNONYMS:
challenger, competition, contender, contestant, corrival, rivalRELATED WORDS:
archrival; finalist, semifinalist; also-ran, entrant, entry, player; adversary, antagonist, opponentto engage in a contest
SYNONYMS:
battle, contend, face off, fight, race, rival, vieRELATED WORDS:
challenge, engage, play; jockey, jostle, maneuver; go out, try out; train, work