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Example Sentences

Noun She is a formidable opponent in the race for senator. The team's opponents have not lost a game this season. He knocked out his opponent in the third round.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Kentucky has plenty of veterans who remember getting a scare just last season from FCS opponent Chattanooga, which lost 28-23 at Kroger Field but led the Cats 16-14 early in the fourth quarter.

Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 Alabama football has a game coming up with a Group of Five opponent.

Nick Kelly, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 Ryan’s Republican opponent in the Senate race, J. D. Vance, an acolyte of Trump and Peter Thiel, has been similarly critical of China and supportive of Intel.

E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2022 Republican Mehmet Oz, Fetterman's opponent, originally proposed five debates beginning in early September.

Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022 Cincinnati’s next opponent is even better at taking the ball away.

The Enquirer, 14 Sep. 2022 In his bid for a sixth term, Brainard faced questions and challenges on the city’s debt from opponent and former Carmel City Councilman Rick Sharp.

Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 The Gamecocks surrendered 200 yards rushing to Sun Belt opponent Georgia State and trailed 14-12 in the second half before special teams had two punt-block TDs in a 35-14 victory.

Pete Iacobelli, ajc, 13 Sep. 2022 With the game on the line, the Prosper coaching staff sat in a meeting room, taking a break from game planning for next week’s opponent to watch what York would do with the game on the line.

Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022

Adjective

Outside groups as well as the campaigns of Peters and his opponent Republican John James have spent over $16 million this year in ad reservations, according to data from Kantar/CMAG.

Caitlin Conant, CBS News, 13 May 2020 The Cowboys rank a respectable 42nd in opponent field-goal percentage and 85th in 3-point percentage, and the Mountaineers are 253rd and 316th in field-goal percentage and 3-point percentage.

Geoff Clark, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, 18 Feb. 2020 In four of Iowa’s five losses, opponent field-goal and 3-point accuracy rates have been so high as to peg the Hawkeyes as being somewhat unlucky in bumping up against a couple too many incredible shooting nights.

Marcus Mosher, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, 17 Jan. 2020 The Lions play host to local rival Athens Bible in an area game Monday at 7 p.m. Whitesburg will host area opponent Oakwood Adventist on Tuesday.

al, 10 Jan. 2020 Where Manchester City’s great strength is in making itself look good, at least part of Liverpool’s success can be explained by its capacity to make its opponent look bad.

Rory Smith, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2019 The Lions have surrendered only four passing touchdowns through four games, and their opponent passer rating is 80.3.

Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 1 Oct. 2019 On the other side of the ball, the Blazers’ defense held South Alabama to a measly 2-of-11 on third-down conversions and are now allowing a 21.4 percent opponent conversion rate (9-of-42) for the season.

Evan Dudley, al, 21 Sep. 2019 But ex-Invicta champ Felicia Spencer accomplished her goal of making her opponent look human.

Steven Marrocco, MMA Junkie, 28 July 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

borrowed from Medieval Latin oppōnent-, oppōnens "one who proposes something for discussion," from present participle of Latin oppōnere "to place as an obstacle, set in opposition to, argue in reply" — more at oppose

Adjective

borrowed from Latin oppōnent-, oppōnens, present participle of oppōnere "to place as an obstacle, set in opposition to, argue in reply" — more at oppose

First Known Use

Noun

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	opponents
释义	opponent 1 of 2 noun op·po·nent ə-ˈpō-nənt 1 : one that takes an opposite position (as in a debate, contest, or conflict) She is a formidable opponent in the race for senator. opponents of the war 2 : a muscle that opposes or counteracts and limits the action of another opponent 2 of 2 adjective 1 : antagonistic, opposing 2 : situated in front Synonyms Noun adversary antagonist foe rival See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She is a formidable opponent in the race for senator. The team's opponents have not lost a game this season. He knocked out his opponent in the third round. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Kentucky has plenty of veterans who remember getting a scare just last season from FCS opponent Chattanooga, which lost 28-23 at Kroger Field but led the Cats 16-14 early in the fourth quarter. Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 Alabama football has a game coming up with a Group of Five opponent. Nick Kelly, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 Ryan’s Republican opponent in the Senate race, J. D. Vance, an acolyte of Trump and Peter Thiel, has been similarly critical of China and supportive of Intel. E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2022 Republican Mehmet Oz, Fetterman's opponent, originally proposed five debates beginning in early September. Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022 Cincinnati’s next opponent is even better at taking the ball away. The Enquirer, 14 Sep. 2022 In his bid for a sixth term, Brainard faced questions and challenges on the city’s debt from opponent and former Carmel City Councilman Rick Sharp. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 The Gamecocks surrendered 200 yards rushing to Sun Belt opponent Georgia State and trailed 14-12 in the second half before special teams had two punt-block TDs in a 35-14 victory. Pete Iacobelli, ajc, 13 Sep. 2022 With the game on the line, the Prosper coaching staff sat in a meeting room, taking a break from game planning for next week’s opponent to watch what York would do with the game on the line. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 Adjective Outside groups as well as the campaigns of Peters and his opponent Republican John James have spent over $16 million this year in ad reservations, according to data from Kantar/CMAG. Caitlin Conant, CBS News, 13 May 2020 The Cowboys rank a respectable 42nd in opponent field-goal percentage and 85th in 3-point percentage, and the Mountaineers are 253rd and 316th in field-goal percentage and 3-point percentage. Geoff Clark, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, 18 Feb. 2020 In four of Iowa’s five losses, opponent field-goal and 3-point accuracy rates have been so high as to peg the Hawkeyes as being somewhat unlucky in bumping up against a couple too many incredible shooting nights. Marcus Mosher, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, 17 Jan. 2020 The Lions play host to local rival Athens Bible in an area game Monday at 7 p.m. Whitesburg will host area opponent Oakwood Adventist on Tuesday. al, 10 Jan. 2020 Where Manchester City’s great strength is in making itself look good, at least part of Liverpool’s success can be explained by its capacity to make its opponent look bad. Rory Smith, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2019 The Lions have surrendered only four passing touchdowns through four games, and their opponent passer rating is 80.3. Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 1 Oct. 2019 On the other side of the ball, the Blazers’ defense held South Alabama to a measly 2-of-11 on third-down conversions and are now allowing a 21.4 percent opponent conversion rate (9-of-42) for the season. Evan Dudley, al, 21 Sep. 2019 But ex-Invicta champ Felicia Spencer accomplished her goal of making her opponent look human. Steven Marrocco, MMA Junkie, 28 July 2019 See More Word History Etymology Noun borrowed from Medieval Latin oppōnent-, oppōnens "one who proposes something for discussion," from present participle of Latin oppōnere "to place as an obstacle, set in opposition to, argue in reply" — more at oppose Adjective borrowed from Latin oppōnent-, oppōnens, present participle of oppōnere "to place as an obstacle, set in opposition to, argue in reply" — more at oppose First Known Use Noun 1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition opponent noun op·po·nent ə-ˈpō-nənt : a person or thing that takes an opposite position in a contest, fight, or controversy Medical Definition opponent noun op·po·nent ə-ˈpō-nənt : a muscle that opposes or counteracts and limits the action of another opponents noun plural of opponent 1 as in foes one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict in martial arts, before the match begins, always bow to your opponent Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance foes rivals adversaries competitors enemies antagonists contestants matches equals attackers combatants invaders assailants archenemies nemeses curses banes bêtes noires Antonyms & Near Antonyms allies partners supporters proponents advocates champions accomplices confederates sympathizers exponents See More 2 as in enemies one that is hostile toward another the senator has many political opponents who would love to ruin his career Synonyms & Similar Words enemies foes adversaries hostiles antagonists attackers rivals competitors archenemies combatants invaders assailants archfoes nemeses ill-wishers banes bêtes noires emulators Antonyms & Near Antonyms friends allies buddies colleagues partners pals cronies comrades chums mates amigos fellows collaborators musketeers compadres supporters adherents confederates accomplices abettors friendlies followers disciples sympathizers backers hearties benefactors hobnobbers exponents hail-fellows abetters hail-fellows-well-met well-wishers See More
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