Opponent

Pronunciation: /əˈpoʊnənt/

Definitions of opponent

noun a person who competes against or opposes another in a contest, game, or argument

Example Sentences

A1 My opponent in the chess game was very skilled.

A2 She faced a tough opponent in the tennis match.

B1 The politician debated fiercely with his opponent on live television.

B2 The boxer knocked out his opponent in the third round.

C1 The lawyer carefully studied the tactics of his opponent before the trial.

C2 The grandmaster outsmarted his opponent with a brilliant move in the final round of the tournament.

Examples of opponent in a Sentence

formal The opponent put up a strong defense in the courtroom.

informal My opponent in the debate was really tough to beat.

slang I totally crushed my opponent in the game last night.

figurative Sometimes our biggest opponent is our own self-doubt.

Grammatical Forms of opponent

• past tense: opposed
• plural: opponents
• comparative: more opponent
• superlative: most opponent
• present tense: opposes
• future tense: will oppose
• perfect tense: has opposed
• continuous tense: is opposing
• singular: opponent
• positive degree: opponent
• infinitive: oppose
• gerund: opposing
• participle: opposing

Origin and Evolution of opponent

First Known Use: 1386 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'opponent' originated from the Latin word 'opponere', which is a combination of 'ob-' (against) and 'ponere' (to place).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'opponent' has retained its original meaning of someone who is against or opposes another, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to anyone who competes against or challenges another in a contest or debate.