rival
Translation
rival, competitor, opponent
Examples
The two companies are rivals.
The two companies are rivals.
He is my main rival for the promotion.
He is my main rival for the promotion.
Grammar Patterns
a rival ((for sth.)) He is my main rival for the job.
a rival ((to sb./sth.)) The new phone is a rival to the market leader.
Similar Words
Synonyms: competitor, opponent, adversary; Antonyms: ally, partner, friend
Etymology
From Latin 'rivalis' (one using the same stream), from 'rivus' (stream). People on opposite banks of a river might compete for its resources.
Memory Tips
Picture two people on opposite sides of a 'river', making them 'rivals'.