Translation
opponent, adversary
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Word origin
From Latin adversarius ('turned towards, hostile'), from adversus ('facing, against'), the past participle of advertere ('to turn towards').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- adversarius
- English cognates
- adversary, adverse
Grammar
Examples
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His opponent is stronger than he is.
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The opponents shook hands.
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He beat his opponent in two minutes.
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The president answered his political opponents.
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A good opponent makes the game interesting.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 12: adversaire, fréquence, métal and 7 more words.