adversary — one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædvərˌseri/
Example Sentences
- My biggest adversary in losing weight is the refrigerator at midnight.
- Batman and Joker are eternal adversaries who secretly respect each other.
- The lawyer studied his adversary's arguments carefully before the trial.
adversary
NOUN[/ˈædvərˌseri/]
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
The boxer respected his adversary after the match.
Every champion must overcome a strong adversary. (⚔️ Opponent + 🥊 Rival → Adversary)
The former adversaries celebrated the anniversary of their greatest victory together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adversarius' meaning 'opponent' or 'enemy,' derived from 'adversus' meaning 'turned against' or 'opposite,' which comes from the prefix 'ad-' (to) combined with 'versus' (turned).
Breakdown
ad- (to) + versus (turned) + -arius (one who, agent noun) = adversarius (opponent) → adversary
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My biggest adversary in losing weight is the refrigerator at midnight.”
“Batman and Joker are eternal adversaries who secretly respect each other.”
“The lawyer studied his adversary's arguments carefully before the trial.”
“In chess, you must always think like your adversary to win.”
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