/ˈɹaɪvəl/
noun
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.Someone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another.One having a common right or privilege with another; a partner.verb
To oppose or compete with.To be equal to, or match, or to surpass another.To strive to equal or excel; to emulate.adjective
Having the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority.