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adversary vs adversity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| adversarynoun/ˈæd.vər.ser.i/ | Meaning a person, group or country that you are competing or fighting against | Goes with political adversary | Example The two leaders were political adversaries for over thirty years. |
| adversitynoun/ədˈvɜːr.sə.ti/ | Meaning a difficult or unlucky situation, or a time of great trouble | Goes with overcome adversity | Example She showed great courage in the face of adversity. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The team succeeded despite great .