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- [ad-ver-ser-ee]
- /ˈæd vərˌsɛr i/
- /ˈæd.və.sər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-ver-ser-ee]
- /ˈæd vərˌsɛr i/
Definitions of adversary word
- countable noun adversary Your adversary is someone you are competing with, or arguing or fighting against. 3
- noun adversary a person or group that is hostile to someone; enemy 3
- noun adversary an opposing contestant in a game or sport 3
- noun adversary a person who opposes or fights against another; opponent; enemy 3
- adjective adversary of or characterized by opposing parties, as the plaintiff and defendant in a lawsuit 3
- noun plural adversary a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe. 1
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Origin of adversary
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English adversarie < Latin adversārius, equivalent to advers(us) (see adverse) + -ārius -ary; replacing Middle English adversere < Anglo-French
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Parts of speech for Adversary
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adversary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adversary
noun adversary
- competitor — A company's competitors are companies who are trying to sell similar goods or services to the same people.
- foe — a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe.
- rival — a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
- attack — To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence.
- antagonist — Your antagonist is your opponent or enemy.
Antonyms for adversary
noun adversary
- ally — A country's ally is another country that has an agreement to support it, especially in war.
- assistant — Assistant is used in front of titles or jobs to indicate a slightly lower rank. For example, an assistant director is one rank lower than a director in an organization.
- backer — A backer is someone who helps or supports a project, organization, or person, often by giving or lending money.
- helper — a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.
- helpmate — a companion and helper.
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