adversary

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 References 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

French adversaire from Latin adversārius, from adversus (“‘turned toward’”)

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹiː/; SAMPA: /"{d.v@.S(@)ri:/^[1]
• (UK) IPA: /ˈæd.və.sɛɹiː/; SAMPA: /"{d.v@.SEri:/^[2]
• (UK) IPA: /ædˈvɜː(ɹ).sə.ɹi/; SAMPA: /{d"v3:(3).s@.ri/
• (US) IPA: /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹiː/

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[edit] References

• Notes:

1. ^ Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
2. ^ According to UK audio file in Longman Exams Dictionary, even though IPA given in dictionary is /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹiː/

[edit] Noun

adversary (plural adversaries)

1. An opponent, rival or enemy.

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