opponent
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Latin from opponere, to oppose
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /ɒpəʊnən̩t/
Noun [edit]
opponent (plural opponents)
- An individual or group who is a rival of another.
- One who attempts to stop the progression of.
- One who objects to.
- In team sports, a player of an opposite team.
Antonyms [edit]
Translations [edit]
a rival
Adjective [edit]
opponent (comparative more opponent, superlative most opponent)
- Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
- (Can we find and add a quotation of Alexander Pope to this entry?)
Latin [edit]
Verb [edit]
oppōnent
- third-person plural future active indicative of oppōnō