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Meaning of rivaling
The primary meaning of "rivaling" based on Oxford Languages is to closely match or surpass someone or something in a particular aspect or quality.
Etymology of rivaling
The word "rivaling" originates from the verb "rival", which comes from the Latin word "rivalis", meaning "of or pertaining to a brook or stream", and was later used to describe someone who uses the same stream or resource as another, thus becoming a competitor
The Latin word is derived from "rivus", meaning "stream" or "brook", and the suffix "-alis", which forms an adjective
Synonyms
competing
emulating
vying
contending
struggling
striving
opposing
combating
challenging
imitating
matching
equalling
surpassing
outdoing
outshining
eclipsing
exceeding
transcending
overshadowing
dominating
surpass
outstripping
overtaking
besting
beating
topping
leading
preceding
preceding
anteceding
Definitions
- To be nearly equal to someone or something in a particular quality or aspect
- * To have or show a strong desire to be more successful or better than someone or something
Usage Examples
- The new restaurant is rivaling the established eateries in the city with its innovative menu and excellent service
- * Her skills in painting are rivaling those of professional artists, despite her young age
Antonyms
surrendering
yielding
conceding
submitting
giving up
relinquishing
abandoning
forfeiting
failing
losing
trailing
lagging
falling behind
declining
deteriorating
weakening
diminishing
decreasing
reducing
retreating
withdrawing