opponent

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

Borrowed from Latin oppōnēns (“opposing”), present active participle of oppōnō (“to oppose”).

Are our opponents so reduced?" — Mike and Psmith, Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
"My great opponent," said Poirot gravely. — The Big Four, Agatha Christie
His opponents now changed their tactics. — William Pitt and national revival, J. Holland (John Holland) Rose

opposition, opposite

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