CEFR B2

adversaries

noun

Meaning

A person or group that opposes or competes with another; an opponent or enemy.

Examples

The boxer trained hard to defeat his formidable adversary.
In the story, the hero must overcome his greatest adversary to save the kingdom.

Synonyms: rival, opponent, antagonist, foe

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adversaries (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈædvərˌsɛri/

Definition

A person or group that opposes or competes with another; an opponent or enemy.

Examples

The boxer trained hard to defeat his formidable adversary.
In the story, the hero must overcome his greatest adversary to save the kingdom.
Political adversaries often engage in heated debates during election campaigns.

How to Use adversaries

adversary of (prepositional phrase): The person or thing that someone or something is opposed to. — "He was the sworn adversary of the king."
face an adversary (collocation): To confront or deal with an opponent or enemy. — "The team had to face a strong adversary in the finals."

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