opponent vs adversary
adversary vs opponentopponent and adversary both are nouns.
opponent is an adjective but adversary is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| opponent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| adversary | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
opponent and adversary
are synonyms defined as:
- opponent and adversary: someone who offers opposition
| opponent (noun) | adversary (noun) |
|---|---|
| someone who offers opposition | someone who offers opposition |
| a contestant that you are matched against |
| opponent (adjective) | adversary (adjective) |
|---|---|
| characterized by active hostility |
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