Wordle Answer for December 15, 2022
RIVAL was the Wordle answer for December 15, 2022. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
RIVAL
What rival means
A person or organization that competes with another for the same goal, prize, or superiority.
Where the word comes from
From Latin *rivalis*, meaning "one who shares a stream," derived from *rivus* (stream). In ancient times, neighbors competing for water rights from the same river became natural adversaries, so the word came to mean competitor or opponent. It entered English through Old French *rival* in the 16th century.
Hints for December 15, 2022
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Synonyms of rival
- touch
- match
- competition
- contender
- competitor
- equal
- competing
- challenger
Used in a sentence
The two companies became fierce rivals after competing for the same major contract.
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