Rival (Noun)
Meaning
The contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect for his rivals"; "he wanted to know what the competition was doing".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The boxer studied his rival's fighting style to gain an advantage in the upcoming match.
- She viewed her colleague as a rival for the promotion and made sure to outdo her in every project.
- He had respect for his rivals in the business world, acknowledging their skills and accomplishments.
- The politician's team kept a close eye on their rival's campaign, analyzing every move and speech.
- The tennis player saw her rival as a motivator, pushing her to train harder and improve her game.