Definitions
- Describing a long-standing and intense competition between two individuals or groups. - Referring to a situation where two people or groups are competing for the same goal or prize. - Talking about a hostile relationship between two people or groups who are trying to outdo each other.
- Referring to a situation where two or more people or groups are competing for a prize or goal. - Describing an event or activity where people compete against each other. - Talking about a friendly or professional contest where people strive to do their best.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a situation where two or more parties are striving to achieve a goal.
- 2Both can be friendly or hostile in nature.
- 3Both can be used to describe a contest or event where people compete against each other.
- 4Both can be used to describe a situation where people are vying for the same prize or goal.
- 5Both can be used to describe a situation where people are trying to outdo each other.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Rivalry is often more intense and long-standing than competition.
- 2Relationship: Rivalry implies a hostile or negative relationship between the parties involved, while competition can be friendly or professional.
- 3Goal: Competition is focused on achieving a specific goal or prize, while rivalry can be more general and ongoing.
- 4Context: Rivalry is often used in the context of sports or business, while competition can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 5Connotation: Rivalry has a negative connotation, while competition can be either positive or negative depending on the context.
Remember this!
Rivalry and competition both refer to situations where two or more parties are striving to achieve a goal or prize. However, rivalry is often more intense and long-standing, implying a hostile or negative relationship between the parties involved. On the other hand, competition can be either friendly or professional, and is focused on achieving a specific goal or prize.
