opponent

[əˈpəʊnənt]

opponent Definition

  • 1a person who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument
  • 2a person who disagrees with something and speaks out against it

Using opponent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "opponent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He defeated his opponent in the boxing match.

  • Example

    The political opponents debated on live television.

  • Example

    She is a formidable opponent in the upcoming election.

  • Example

    The team's opponents have a strong defense.

opponent Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for opponent

Phrases with opponent

  • an opponent who is skilled and challenging to compete against

    Example

    Despite losing the match, he considered his opponent a worthy opponent.

  • an opponent who is difficult to defeat due to their strength, skill, or resources

    Example

    The team knew they were up against a formidable opponent in the championship game.

  • a person or group who opposes or disagrees with a political party or candidate

    Example

    The candidate's political opponents criticized her stance on healthcare reform.

Origins of opponent

from Latin 'opponere', meaning 'to place against'

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Summary: opponent in Brief

An 'opponent' [əˈpəʊnənt] is a person who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument. It can also refer to someone who disagrees with something and speaks out against it. Examples include 'He defeated his opponent in the boxing match.' and 'The political opponents debated on live television.' Phrases include 'worthy opponent,' describing a skilled and challenging competitor, and 'political opponent,' referring to someone who opposes a political party or candidate.

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