Definitions and Examples of opponent, adversary
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
Example
He was a fierce opponent in the debate and argued his points with conviction.
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Example
The company saw the new startup as an adversary and tried to outcompete them in the market.
Key Differences: opponent vs adversary
- 1Opponent is a more general term that describes someone who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
- 2Adversary is a more specific term that describes one's opponent in a conflict or dispute.
Effective Usage of opponent, adversary
- 1Sports: Use opponent to describe the other team or player in a game or match.
- 2Politics: Use adversary to describe a political rival or opposing party.
- 3Legal: Use adversary to describe the opposing side in a legal dispute or case.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of consort, opponent and adversary, convey a sense of opposition or hostility towards someone or something. Use opponent to describe a competitor in a contest, game, or argument, and use adversary to describe one's opponent in a conflict or dispute.
