opponent

adjective

  • Against something or someone.
  • In front of or opposite to something.

noun

  • A person who is against you in a game or competition.
  • Someone who disagrees with you or has a different opinion.


Synonym

  • adversary
  • antagonist

Antonym

  • advocate
  • supporter

Word Explanation:

  • An opponent is someone you play against in a game or a sport. If you are playing soccer, the other team is your opponent.

Word in hindi

विपरीत

vipreet

Other variations in hindi

  • प्रतिद्वंद्वी pratidvandvi
  • विरोधी virodhi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'opponent' mean?

An opponent is someone who competes against you in a game or a contest.

How do you pronounce 'opponent'?

You pronounce 'opponent' like this: uh-POH-nuhnt.

What is the origin of the word 'opponent'?

The word 'opponent' comes from the Latin word 'opponere', which means 'to place against'.

What is the meaning of 'opponent' in Hindi?

The word 'opponent' in Hindi is 'विरोधी' (Virodhi).

What is the meaning of 'opponent' in Kannada?

The word 'opponent' in Kannada is 'ವಿರೋಧಿ' (Virodhi).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

An opponent is someone you compete against, like in a game or sport. They help you get better!

Proverb

It's not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. (This means playing fair is more important than winning.)

Quote

"The only way to prove you are a good sport is to lose." - Ernie Banks

Mini blog:

Dazzle the Dragon

In the land of friendly games, there lived a little dragon named Dazzle. Dazzle loved to play with his friends, but sometimes they had to face an opponent. An opponent is just someone who plays against you, like in a race or a game of tag!

Dazzle learned that having an opponent can be fun! It helps you try your best and cheer for each other. After the game, Dazzle and his opponent would share snacks and laugh together.

Remember, it’s not about winning or losing, but having fun and making friends! So, who will be your next opponent?