rival

adjective

  • Being in competition with someone else.

verb

  • To try to be as good as someone else.
  • To try to do better than someone else.
  • To match someone in skill or ability.

noun

  • A person or team that tries to do better than you in a game or sport.
  • Someone who wants the same thing as you and tries to get it.
  • A partner who shares something with you.


Word Explanation:

  • A rival is someone who tries to do better than you in something, like a game or a sport. It's like having a friend who you compete with.

Word in hindi

दुश्मन

dushman

Other variations in hindi

  • प्रतिद्वंद्वी pratidvandvi
  • प्रतिस्पर्धी pratispardhi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'rival' mean?

A 'rival' is someone who competes with you in a game, sport, or any activity.

How do you pronounce 'rival'?

You say 'rival' like this: RY-vuhl.

What is the origin of the word 'rival'?

The word 'rival' comes from a Latin word that means 'one who uses the same stream' because rivals often compete for the same things.

What is the meaning of 'rival' in Hindi?

The word 'rival' in Hindi is 'प्रतिद्वंदी' (Pratidvandī).

What is the meaning of 'rival' in Kannada?

The word 'rival' in Kannada is 'ಪರಸ್ಪರ ಶತ್ರು' (Paraspara Shatru).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

A rival is someone who competes with you, like in sports or games!

Proverb

A friend in need is a friend indeed, meaning true friends help each other, even rivals can become friends.

Quote

"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." - Sun Tzu

Mini blog:

Mia and Leo's Race

In a bright, colorful town, there lived two little friends, Mia and Leo. They loved to play together, but sometimes they became rivals!

One sunny day, they decided to have a race. "I want to win!" shouted Mia, while Leo grinned, "Not if I can help it!"

As they ran, they cheered each other on, realizing that having a rival can be fun! They laughed and raced until they both crossed the finish line together.

In the end, they learned that being rivals can make you better friends. So, whether you win or lose, it’s all about having fun together!