B2
enemy vs opponent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| enemynoun/ˈen.ə.mi/ | Meaning a person or country that hates or fights against another | Goes with make enemies | Example Doctors often say that stress is the enemy of good sleep. |
| opponentnoun/əˈpoʊ.nənt/ | Meaning a person or team you play against in a game; also someone who disagrees with a plan | Goes with beat an opponent | Example She beat her opponent in straight sets to reach the final. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It's not easy to beat an who never gives up.