Rivaling

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪvəlɪŋ/

Definitions of rivaling

verb Competing with someone or something in order to achieve the same objective or goal.

Example Sentences

A1 The two cats were rivaling for the attention of their owner.

A2 The two teams are rivaling for the championship title.

B1 The two companies have been rivaling in the market for years.

B2 The two politicians are rivaling for the position of mayor.

C1 The two authors are rivaling for the prestigious literary award.

C2 The two artists are rivaling for the top spot in the art world.

Examples of rivaling in a Sentence

formal The two companies are rivaling for the top spot in the industry.

informal The two teams are rivaling to see who can finish the project first.

slang The two rappers are rivaling for the title of best in the game.

figurative His determination is rivaling that of a lion hunting its prey.

Grammatical Forms of rivaling

• past tense: rivaled
• plural: rivaling
• comparative: more rivaling
• superlative: most rivaling
• present tense: rival
• future tense: will rival
• perfect tense: have rivaled
• continuous tense: is rivaling
• singular: rivaling
• positive degree: rivaling
• infinitive: to rival
• gerund: rivaling
• participle: rivaling

Origin and Evolution of rivaling

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rivaling' originated from the Latin word 'rivalis', meaning 'one who uses the same stream as another'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rivaling' has evolved to refer to individuals or entities competing or vying for the same goal or position.