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rivalrous vs rival

rival vs rivalrous

rivalrous is not a noun while rival is a noun.

rivalrous and rival both are adjectives.

rivalrous is not a verb while rival is a verb.

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

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