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Learn “Adversary”

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Adversary

noun/AD-vuhr-suh-ree/

Meaning

An enemy or opponent who is against you in a contest or fight.

In context

The two schools have long been sporting adversaries on the footy field.

Remember it

Adversary has 'adverse' (against) — an adversary is the one turned against you.

Use it well

Use for a serious opponent in a struggle; more formal than plain 'enemy'.