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rival

UK
/ˈraɪvəl/
US
/ˈraɪvəl/

Translations

rivalnoun
rivals
pl
UK
/ˈraɪ.vəl/
US
/ˈraɪ.vəl/
rivalPersonne ou entreprise en compétition directe avec une autre.
The two companies have been fierce rivals in the tech industry for years.
Les deux entreprises sont des rivales acharnées dans le secteur technologique depuis des années.
Additional translations
concurrentSurtout dans les contextes commerciaux, économiques ou sportifs.
égalDans le sens de quelqu’un ou quelque chose qui n’a pas son égal.
Synonyms
enemy
competitor
opponent
contender
foe
adversary
challenger
match
Antonyms
ally
friend
rivalverb
rivaled
Past Simple
rivaled
Past Participle
rivaling
Gerund
UK
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US
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Used transitively and intransitively to mean ‘compete with’ or ‘equal’.
rivaliserS’emploie avec avec pour exprimer la concurrence ou la comparaison.
Streaming platforms now rival traditional television networks for viewers.
Les plateformes de streaming rivalisent désormais avec les chaînes de télévision traditionnelles pour attirer les téléspectateurs.
Synonyms
oppose
go up against
emulate
be a match for
measure up to
equal
match
challenge
contest
contend against
contend with
vie for
vie with
compete against
compete with
rivaladjective
UK
/ˈraɪvəl/
US
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rivalQualifie une personne, une entreprise ou une chose qui est en concurrence directe avec une autre.
The two companies launched rival products that were equally innovative.
Les deux entreprises ont lancé des produits rivaux, également innovants.
Additional translations
concurrentEmploi plus général dans le contexte commercial ou sportif.
Synonyms
opposite
challenging
antagonistic
adversarial
opposing
contending
competitive
competing

Definitions

rivalnoun
A person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity.
The two companies have been fierce rivals in the tech industry for years.
A person or thing that equals another in quality or performance.
In terms of skill, he has no rival in the chess club.
rivalverb
To compete with another person or thing for superiority or the same objective.
Streaming platforms now rival traditional television networks for viewers.
To be as good as or comparable to (someone or something).
Her determination rivals that of any professional athlete.
rivaladjective
Competing with or equal to another in quality or performance.
The two companies launched rival products that were equally innovative.
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