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/ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ · ad.vers.a.ry
noun
- A person or thing that opposes or competes with another. The politician's opponent in the election was a strong adversary.
noun
- A person or thing that is hostile or unfriendly. The harsh weather was an adversary to the hikers.
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- A person or thing that is difficult to overcome or defeat. The illness was a formidable adversary for the patient.
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Did you know? The word 'adversary' has been used in various contexts, including law, sports, and literature, to describe a person or thing that presents a challenge or obstacle to overcome.