Definitions and Examples of opponent, adversary, rival
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person or group that competes against another in a contest, game, or conflict.
Example
The tennis player's toughest opponent was his rival from Spain.
An individual or group that opposes or resists another in a conflict or dispute.
Example
The superhero's arch-adversary was a villain who wanted to take over the world.
A person or group that competes with another for the same objective or goal.
Example
The two tech companies were rivals in the smartphone market.
Key Differences: opponent vs adversary vs rival
- 1Opponent is used in the context of sports or games where two parties compete against each other.
- 2Adversary is a more general term that can be used in any context where two parties are in conflict or dispute.
- 3Rival refers to individuals or groups competing for the same objective or goal, often in business or politics.
Effective Usage of opponent, adversary, rival
- 1Sports: Use opponent to refer to the other team or player in a game or match.
- 2Politics: Use adversary to describe a political opponent or rival.
- 3Business: Use rival to describe a competitor in the same industry or market.
Remember this!
The antonyms of partner are opponent, adversary, and rival. Use opponent in sports, adversary in any context of conflict or dispute, and rival in business or politics to describe individuals or groups with opposing interests or goals.
