Opponent
/əˈpoʊnənt/
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Definition
(noun) 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.
Sentence Examples
The manager balanced the strength of his team against that of their opponent and sighed.
Mickey Conners made mincemeat of his opponent in the ring.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The chess player studied every game his ____ had ever played to prepare for the championship.