rival

• Substantiv, das eine Person, Gruppe oder Organisation bezeichnet, die mit einer anderen um dasselbe Ziel oder im selben Bereich konkurriert. Es kann auch einen Gegner oder Mitbewerber in einem Wettbewerb oder Konflikt meinen.

A noun referring to a person, group, or entity that competes with another for the same objective or in the same field.

1. CompetitorB1formal

   A person or entity that competes with another for the same objective or in the same field.

   Konkurrent

   • The two companies are fierce rivals in the tech industry.
   • He defeated his rival in the final match.
   • She sees her colleague as a rival for the promotion.

   Synonymeadversaryantagonistchallengercompetitorcontenderemulatoropponent

2. Equal or matchB2formal

   A person or thing that is comparable to another in quality or achievement.

   Gleichwertiger oder Vergleichbarer

   • This new smartphone has no rival in terms of battery life.
   • Her talent is without rival in the music world.
   • The ancient city had no rival in architectural beauty.

   Synonymecoequalcompeercounterpartequalequivalentmatchpeer

• Verb, das bedeutet, mit jemandem oder etwas zu wetteifern oder es an Qualität, Fähigkeiten oder Leistungen zu erreichen oder zu übertreffen.

A verb used to indicate the act of competing with or being equal to someone or something in quality, ability, or achievement.

1. Compete withB2formal

   To be in competition with someone or something, especially for the same goal or position.

   Konkurrieren

   • The two companies rival each other for market dominance.
   • She rivals her brother in academic achievements.
   • Several teams are rivaling for the championship title.

   Synonymechallengeequalmatch

2. Match or equalB2formal

   To be as good, impressive, or successful as someone or something else.

   Konkurrieren mit

   • His performance rivals that of professional athletes.
   • The new restaurant rivals the best in the city.
   • Her dedication rivals anyone else in the department.

   Synonymeapproachemulateequalmatchparalleltouch