opponents (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈpoʊnənts/
Definition
People or groups who are competing against each other in a contest, conflict, or argument.
Examples
The political opponents debated fiercely on live television.
Our team played well, but we were defeated by stronger opponents.
She has faced many opponents in her career as a professional boxer.
How to Use opponents
- opponent of (prepositional phrase)
- Someone who is against a particular idea, plan, or policy. — "He declared himself an opponent of the new tax laws."
- play against opponents (collocation)
- To compete in a game or sport with someone who is trying to win against you. — "Our soccer team will play against tough opponents in the finals."
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