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- [uh-poh-nuh nt]
- /əˈpoʊ nənt/
- /əˈpəʊnənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-poh-nuh nt]
- /əˈpoʊ nənt/
Definitions of opponent word
- noun opponent a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary. 1
- adjective opponent being opposite, as in position. 1
- adjective opponent opposing; adverse; antagonistic. 1
- adjective opponent Anatomy. bringing parts together or into opposition, as a muscle. 1
- noun opponent Someone who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument; a rival or adversary. 1
- noun opponent sport, competition: opposing player 1
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Origin of opponent
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin oppōnent- (stem of oppōnēns, present participle of oppōnere to place over, against, or in front of, make an obstacle), equivalent to op- op- + pōn(ere) to place, set, put + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Opponent
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opponent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for opponent
noun opponent
- adversary — Your adversary is someone you are competing with, or arguing or fighting against.
- enemy — A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
- foe — a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe.
- rival — a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
- challenger — A challenger is someone who competes with you for a position or title that you already have, for example being a sports champion or a political leader.
Antonyms for opponent
noun opponent
- ally — A country's ally is another country that has an agreement to support it, especially in war.
- assistant — Assistant is used in front of titles or jobs to indicate a slightly lower rank. For example, an assistant director is one rank lower than a director in an organization.
- friend — a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
- helper — a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.
- associate — If you associate someone or something with another thing, the two are connected in your mind.
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