How Do You Spell RIVAL?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ɪvə͡l] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "rival" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced /ˈraɪv(ə)l/. The initial "r" is pronounced with a slight trill. The first syllable is pronounced as "rye" with a long "i" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound represented by "(ə)". The "v" is pronounced as "vuh" and the final syllable is pronounced with a long "l" sound. This spelling and pronunciation of "rival" has remained consistent in English for centuries.

RIVAL Meaning and Definition

1. A rival is an individual, group, company, or entity that competes or contends with another for the same objective, goal, or superiority. It denotes a person or entity engaged in a fierce, intense, or spirited competition involving similar interests, resources, or achievements. Rivalry usually emerges in various domains such as sports, business, politics, academia, or personal relationships.

   In the realm of sports, a rival is a team or athlete with whom there is a long-standing competition, often characterized by intense matches or games. These rivals are frequently viewed as the strongest adversaries and provoke spirited contests due to the desire for achievement and outperforming the opponent.

   In the business world, a rival refers to a company or organization that operates in the same industry, produces similar goods or services, and competes for customers, market share, or profitability. Rivals engage in fierce marketing strategies, innovative practices, and competitive pricing to gain an advantage over one another.

   Furthermore, in personal relationships, a rival can refer to a person competing for the affection, attention, or companionship of someone else. This rivalry can lead to conflicts or emotional turbulence when dealing with shared love interests or friendship.

   Overall, a rival signifies an opponent in any field of endeavor, where competition and rivalry are present, and efforts are made to surpass or dominate each other by employing various tactics, skills, and resources.

2. • One who is in pursuit of the same object as another; a competitor.

   • Having the same pretensions or claims.

   • To strive to gain the object which another is contending for; to stand in competition with; to emulate.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for RIVAL *

• rivel 28.5714285%
• trival 3.5714285%
• revail 3.5714285%
• rivarly 3.5714285%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for RIVAL

• surival
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• Rillal

Etymology of RIVAL

The word "rival" comes from the Latin word "rivalis". In ancient Rome, the term "rivalis" was used to describe someone who lived on the banks of the same river (rivus) as another person. Over time, the word evolved to refer to individuals who competed for the same resources or who had a similar objective, creating a sense of competition and antagonism. In modern English, a "rival" typically refers to a competitor or someone engaged in a rivalry.

Idioms with the word RIVAL

• rival sm in sth The idiom "rival someone in something" means to compete against or be equally skilled, talented, or successful as someone else in a particular area or activity. It implies that the person being referred to is a worthy competitor or equal in a specific field or pursuit.

Similar spelling words for RIVAL

• Rippel,
• riopel,
• riebel,
• rifle,
• riffle,
• riffel,
• ripely,
• Ripley,
• ribble,
• ripple.

Plural form of RIVAL is RIVALS

Conjugate verb Rival

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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FUTURE

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to rival

PAST

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

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SIMPLE PAST

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