opponent

NOUN

//əˈpoʊnənt//

someone who competes with or fights against another in a contest, game, or argument

💡 Concept

two tennis players stand on opposite sides of the net, both reaching up to hit the same ball. One player stretches forward with determination while the other leans back preparing to return the shot. The ball hovers between them as they compete for the winning point. Sweat drips from both players as they give maximum effort against each other. Spectators in the background lean forward watching the intense rivalry unfold. Other people cheer from the sidelines as the competition reaches its peak. someone who competes with or fights against another in a contest

🧠 Mnemonic

The opponent studied his strategy carefully before the tournament began. (OPPOSITE + CONTESTANT = OPPONENT → the person trying to defeat or resist you)

🎵 Rhyme

Every opponent became an important component in improving his movement and skill.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈpoʊnənt/

🇬🇧 UK/əˈpəʊnənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixop--

Rootpon

Suffix--ent

Origin

라틴어에서 온 단어로, '맞서서 놓다'는 의미에서 발전했습니다. 고대 로마 시대 검투사들이 서로 마주보고 서는 모습에서 유래되었죠.

🎵Rhyme

componentmomenttorrent

component

moment

torrent

🔗Collocations

political opponent

defeat an opponent

tough opponent

face an opponent

worthy opponent

formidable opponent

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My opponent in the debate was so smart that I felt like I was bringing a spoon to a knife fight.”

“The boxer underestimated his opponent and ended up flat on the canvas.”

😄 Fun example

“In online gaming, my biggest opponent is usually my own internet connection.”

“She analyzed her opponent's strategy before the tennis match.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

rivaladversarycompetitorenemyfoe

Antonyms

allypartnerteammate

oppositioncompetecontestmatchbattle

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opponent — someone who competes with or fights against another in a contest, game, or argument

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