adversary
word
Definition
An adversary is someone you are competing or fighting against, often in a contest, competition, or conflict.
Usage & Nuances
The word is formal and often used in sports, law, or literature. Common collocations: 'worthy adversary', 'formidable adversary'. Less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to 'opponent' or 'enemy'.
Spanish: adversario - enemigoPortuguese (BR): adversário - inimigoPortuguese (PT): adversário - inimigoChinese (Simplified): 对手 - 敌人Chinese (Traditional): 對手 - 敵人Hindi: प्रतिद्वन्द्वी - विरोधीArabic: خصم - عدوBengali: প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বী - প্রতিপক্ষRussian: противник - соперникJapanese: 敵（てき） - 敵対者（てきたいしゃ）Vietnamese: đối thủ - kẻ thù (trong thi đấu)Korean: 적수 - 상대Turkish: rakip - hasımUrdu: حریف - مخالفIndonesian: lawan - pihak lawan
Example Sentences
The chess player defeated his adversary.
basic
Every superhero has a powerful adversary.
basic
During the debate, she listened carefully to her adversary.
basic
They became friends after years of being fierce adversaries on the basketball court.
natural
Negotiations stalled when neither side trusted their adversary.
natural
"You make a worthy adversary," he said with respect.
natural