adversary
/ˈædvərsəri/
ad · ver · sa · ry
ˈæd · vər · sə · ri
English Definition
N. opponent; enemy; rival
Significado en Español
adversario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đối thủ, kẻ thù
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Example Sentence
He defeated his adversary in the chess match.
他在国际象棋比赛中击败了对手。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ad-(towards) + vers(turn) → opponent, adversary.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “adversary”:
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A
ally
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B
friend
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C
rival
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D
partner
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C — rival.
“adversary” means N. opponent; enemy; rival
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the competition, each team saw the other as an ________ they needed to defeat.
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A
adversary
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B
ally
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C
bystander
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D
spectator
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A — adversary.
“adversary” means N. opponent; enemy; rival
Common questions about “adversary”
What does “adversary” mean?
adversary — N. opponent; enemy; rival. In Chinese: 对手；敌手.
How do you pronounce “adversary”?
adversary is pronounced /ˈædvərsəri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ad · ver · sa · ry.
How do you use “adversary” in a sentence?
He defeated his adversary in the chess match. (他在国际象棋比赛中击败了对手。)
What are synonyms for “adversary”?
opponent, rival, foe — all close in meaning to adversary (N. opponent; enemy; rival).
Is “adversary” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. adversary appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “adversary”?
ad-(towards) + vers(turn) → opponent, adversary.
