Rival

nSynonymSSC PYQ × 5

/rˈaɪvəl/ · राइवल

Meaning

A person, company or thing that competes with another in sport, business, etc.

हिंदी अर्थ

प्रतिद्वंद्वी

Synonyms · पर्यायवाची
CompetitorOpponentAdversaryChallenger
Antonyms · विलोम
Example sentences

The two shops were rivals for thirty years.

A rival keeps you sharper than a friend.

Daily use: Tees saal se rival the dono.

Word forms
Rival nRivalry nRival v
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Memory trick · Prashant Sir

Rival को river से जोड़िए — एक ही नदी के दो किनारों पर बसे गाँव, दोनों को वही पानी चाहिए। एक ही चीज़ के लिए होड़ करने वाले rival हैं। उल्टा: ally।

To remember it, link RIVAL with 'river': picture two villages on opposite banks of one river, each wanting the same water. People who compete for the same thing are rivals. Its opposite is an ally.

Exam note

Synonym: competitor, opponent, adversary, antagonist; antonym: ally, partner। Noun rivalry।

Synonyms: competitor, opponent, adversary, challenger, antagonist. Antonyms: ally, partner, supporter. The noun rivalry is also asked.

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