OPPONENT in a Sentence
Learn OPPONENT from example sentences; some of them are from classic books. These examples are selected from a corpus with 300,000 sentences, including classic works and current mainstream media. Some sentences also link to their contexts.
94 example sentences for OPPONENT, such as:
1. He beat his opponent in the election.
2. He volleyed the ball back to his opponent.
3. The boxer buffeted his opponent about the head.
4. Graf's opponent in today's final will be Sukova.
5. He delivered a straight right at his opponent's head.
2. He volleyed the ball back to his opponent.
3. The boxer buffeted his opponent about the head.
4. Graf's opponent in today's final will be Sukova.
5. He delivered a straight right at his opponent's head.
Search Quotes from Classic Book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen |
Meanings and Examples of OPPONENT
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opponent
n. a contestant that you are matched against
a. characterized by active hostility
Classic Sentence: (37 in 3 pages)
1 Sherman was circling the town like a wrestler seeking a fresh hold on an opponent's body, and Hood did not remain behind his rifle pits waiting for the Yankees to attack.
2 "I heard what you said about Scarlett too," cried Melanie, swinging on the stout old lady with the air of a duelist who, having withdrawn a blade from one prostrate opponent, turns hungrily toward another.
3 It never pays to underestimate your opponent's strength and intelligence.
4 The two measured each other for a moment, but Lily still saw her opponent through a blur of scorn that made all other considerations indistinct.
5 This ancient opponent seemed likely to be her most intimate friend, for Vida Sherwin, though she was cordial, stood back and watched for imported heresies.
6 As the combatants were now equal in number, each singled an opponent from the adverse band.
7 "Well, he--," said the two, indicating their opponent with accusative forefingers.
8 After a time they were able to relax these measures, for nothing was either heard or seen of their opponent, and they hoped that time had cooled his vindictiveness.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER V. THE AVENGING ANGELS
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER V. THE AVENGING ANGELS
9 This De Grantmesnil declined, avowing himself vanquished as much by the courtesy as by the address of his opponent.
10 Sir George Burnwell tried to get away, but Arthur caught him, and there was a struggle between them, your lad tugging at one side of the coronet, and his opponent at the other.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE BERYL CORONET
Context Highlight In XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE BERYL CORONET
11 He had returned with the prize, but had left a fragment in the grasp of his opponent.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE BERYL CORONET
Context Highlight In XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE BERYL CORONET
12 Never have I risen to such a height, and never have I been so hard pressed by an opponent.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In XII. The Adventure of The Final Problem
Context Highlight In XII. The Adventure of The Final Problem
13 The high object of our mission, the consciousness that it was unselfish and chivalrous, the villainous character of our opponent, all added to the sporting interest of the adventure.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In VII. THE ADVENTURE OF CHARLES AUGUSTUS MILVERTON
Context Highlight In VII. THE ADVENTURE OF CHARLES AUGUSTUS MILVERTON
14 He felt that his words, apart from what meaning they conveyed, were less audible than the sound of his opponent's voice.
15 He only notices the mistake to which he pays attention, because his opponent took advantage of it.
Example Sentence: (57 in 4 pages)
1 He volleyed the ball back to his opponent.
2 He beat his opponent in the election.
3 After a fierce struggle, he got a beat on his opponent.
4 Alexander the Great beat every opponent between Greece and India.
5 He prophesied that within five years his opponent would either be dead or in prison.
6 Her experience meant that she had a big advantage over her opponent.
7 This is a good chance to strike back your political opponent.
8 The young tennis player definitely had the edge on his older opponent.
9 She hit the ball so hard that her opponent had no chance to establish any rhythm in her game.
10 Graf's opponent in today's final will be Sukova.
11 The fascination of the game lies in trying to guess what your opponent is thinking.
12 He delivered a straight right at his opponent's head.
13 The boxer buffeted his opponent about the head.
14 It was indeed a clever plan to entrap his opponent, but in the end he was hoist by his own petard.
15 The judge pronounced for the defendant, and also said that his opponent should pay the court costs.