Opponent
A person who competes against or opposes someone; an adversary.
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A person who competes against or opposes someone; an adversary.
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Imagine This
Imagine two athletes facing each other on a boxing ring. Each fighter studies the other, waits for the right moment to strike, and tries to outmaneuver their opponent to win the match.
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Sounds Like
uh-POH-nษnt
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Looks Like
Looks like 'opposite' with an extra 'n'; shares the same root idea of facing against.
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Remember This
Opponents are common in sports, debates, and any contest. The word comes from Latin opponere, meaning to place against.
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Other Forms
opponentsnoun
oppositionnoun
opposeverb
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Connect With
adversary, rival, challenger, antagonist, foe, competitor
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Note
Do not confuse with 'opposite' (the other side). 'Opponent' refers to a person or entity actively facing you in competition or conflict.