opponent

noun
UK: /əˈpəʊ.nənt/
US: /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

  1. A person who is against something and actively tries to stop it from happening.

    1. He is my opponent in the game.
    2. The proposal faces strong opposition from several opponents in the local council.

  2. Someone you compete against in a game, sport, or competition.

    1. My opponent was very strong.
    2. In the final round, she faced a formidable opponent who had a reputation for speed.

Synonyms

adversary rival enemy competitor
opponent adjective

  1. Being in opposition or acting against something.

    1. The opponent team played well.
    2. The opponent forces were heavily armed, posing a significant threat to our advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "opponent" in English means: A person who is against something and actively tries to stop it from happening., Someone you compete against in a game, sport, or competition..

The phonetic transcription of "opponent" is /əˈpəʊ.nənt/ in British English and /əˈpoʊ.nənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "opponent": adversary, rival, enemy, competitor.

Example usage of "opponent": "He is my opponent in the game.". More examples on the page.