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rival vs rivalrous

rivalrous vs rival

rival is a noun but rivalrous is not a noun.

rival and rivalrous both are adjectives.

rival is a verb but rivalrous is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rival Yes Yes Yes No
rivalrous No Yes No No
rival (noun) rivalrous (noun)
the contestant you hope to defeat
rival (adjective) rivalrous (adjective)
as a rival in a competition eager to surpass others
rival (verb) rivalrous (verb)
be the rival of, be in competition with
be equal to in quality or ability
Difference between rival and rivalrous

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