rivalry

/ˈraɪvəlri/

/ˈraɪvəlri/

Other forms: rivalries

Rivalry is the act of competing for the same thing against another person. Your rivalry with your older sister is amusing to the family but very annoying to her.

Rivalry comes from the noun rival, the person you compete against. Often a rivalry starts when people want the same reward — and their talents are just about equal. Your rivalry for the lead in the play at the local theater isn't between you and George Clooney — it's between you and the other guy who also had a great audition.

Definitions of rivalry

1. noun

   the act of competing as for profit or a prize
   synonyms: competition, contention

   types:

   contest

   a struggle between rivals

   battle of wits

   a contest in which intelligence rather than violence is used

   bidding contest

   a series of competing bids

   popularity contest

   competition (real or figurative) for popular support

   type of:

   group action

   action taken by a group of people