B2nounsport
US/əˈpoʊ.nənt/
UK/əˈpəʊ.nənt/
a person or team you play against in a game; also someone who disagrees with a plan
In context
She beat her opponent in straight sets to reach the final.
Never underestimate an opponent, even one ranked far below you.
Opponents of the new airport say it will destroy farmland.
Words that go with opponent
verb + noun
- beat an opponentIt's not easy to beat an opponent who never gives up.
- face an opponentThe young boxer will face an opponent with far more experience.
adjective + noun
- strong opponentThailand will be a strong opponent in the semi-final.
- political opponentThe mayor's political opponents criticized the plan.
noun + preposition
- opponent ofHe has always been an opponent of higher tuition fees.