Definition of Opponent in English :

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Opponent meaning in English

Meaning of Opponent in English

Pronunciation of Opponent in English

Opponent pronunciation in English

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Opponent

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Noun

1. opponent, opposite, opposition

a contestant that you are matched against

2. adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister

someone who offers opposition

Adjective

3. opponent, opposing

characterized by active hostility

Example Sentences:
'opponent (or opposing) armies'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Opponent

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noun
1. 
a person who opposes another in a contest, battle, etc
2. anatomy
an opponent muscle
adjective
3. 
opposite, as in position
4. anatomy
(of a muscle) bringing two parts into opposition
5. 
opposing; contrary

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Opponent

see synonyms of opponent
noun
1. 
a person who opposes; person against one in a fight, game, debate, argument, etc.; adversary
adjective
2.  Rare
opposite, as in position
3. 
opposing; adverse; antagonistic
4.  Anatomy
bringing parts into opposition
said of a muscle

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Opponent

see synonyms of opponent
n.
1. One that opposes another or others, as in a battle, contest, or debate: a political opponent.
2. One who is hostile to an idea or cause: an opponent of gun control.
adj.
Acting against an antagonist or opposing force: opponent armies.

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