Word: RIVAL
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Definition of RIVAL
- A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
"Chris is my biggest rival in the 400-metre race."
- Someone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another.
"As a social historian, he has no rival."
- One having a common right or privilege with another; a partner.
- To oppose or compete with.
"to rival somebody in love"
- To be equal to, or match, or to surpass another.
- To strive to equal or excel; to emulate.
- Having the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority.
"rival lovers; rival claims or pretensions"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "rival" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "rival" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RIVAL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RIVAL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RIVAL? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RIVAL:
- # the rival effect
- # master of rival
- # playing with rival
- # in terms of rival
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