opponent
/əˈpoʊnənt/
op · po · nent
ə · ˈpoʊ · nənt
English Definition
n. a person who competes against or fights another
Significado en Español
oponente, adversario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đối thủ, kẻ địch
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “opponent”:
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A
rival
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B
ally
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C
partner
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D
teammate
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A — rival.
“opponent” means n. a person who competes against or fights another
Common questions about “opponent”
What does “opponent” mean?
opponent — n. a person who competes against or fights another. In Chinese: 对手.
How do you pronounce “opponent”?
opponent is pronounced /əˈpoʊnənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: op · po · nent.
Is “opponent” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. opponent appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
