How to pronounce“opponent”in English
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Definitions of “opponent”
One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
“The person who ran against her in the last election proved to be a formidable opponent.”
One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
“1720, Alexander Pope, The Iliad of Homer, London: Bernard Lintott, Volume 6, “Observations on the Twenty-Third Book,” no. 39, p. 136, In the Chariot-Race Achilles is represented as being able to conquer every Opponent […]”
Opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
“[…] we are to consider enemies as men opponent to peace and justice, and to these they are by warrs to be reduced; And no other ends in the pursuite of enemies by sword and hostile Acts are to be sought for […]”
Situated in front; opposite.
“Her sympathizing Lover takes his Stand High on th’ opponent Bank […]”
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