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The definition of an opponent is someone who you compete against, who has interests opposing yours, or is a person who is against something.
(noun)- The person you play against in a chess game is an example of your opponent.
- Someone who is against gun control is an example of an opponent of gun control.
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See opponent in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
a person who opposes; person against one in a fight, game, debate, argument, etc.; adversary
Origin: < L opponens, prp. of opponere < ob- (see ob-) + ponere, to place: see position
adjective
- Rare opposite, as in position
- opposing; adverse; antagonistic
- Anat. bringing parts into opposition: said of a muscle
See opponent in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
One that opposes another or others in a battle, contest, controversy, or debate. See Synonyms at enemy.
adjective- Acting against an antagonist or opposing force: opponent armies.
- Located in front.
Origin:
Origin: Latin oppōnēns, oppōnent-
Origin: , present participle of oppōnere, to oppose; see oppose
.Related Forms:
- op·poˈnen·cy noun
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