rivalling
Translation
to rival, to compete with, to match
Examples
No other company can rival them in quality.
No other company can rival them in quality.
The two athletes are rivalling each other for the title.
The two athletes are rivaling each other for the title.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((in sth.)) to be as good as sb./sth. in an area No other company can rival them in quality.
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to compete with sb. for sth. The two athletes are rivaling each other for the title.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compete, match, contest; Antonyms: cooperate, collaborate
Etymology
From Latin 'rivalis', meaning 'one who uses the same stream as another', from 'rivus' (stream).
Memory Tips
Think of two 'rivers' running side-by-side, competing to be the biggest or fastest.