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Opponent
01
someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.
Examples
The two opponents faced off in the final match of the tennis tournament.
02
someone who disagrees with a system, plan, etc. and intends to put an end to it or change it
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
opponents
Examples
His opponent in the chess tournament was highly skilled.
opponent
01
characterized by active opposition, hostility, or resistance
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most opponent
Comparative
more opponent
gradable
Examples
The two teams took opponent positions on the field, ready for a fierce competition.
