adversary
intermediateB2/ˈæd.vɚ.ser.i/ · ad-ver-sa-ry
A person, group, or thing that opposes or competes with another.
Meanings
A person, group, or thing that opposes or competes with another.
ایک شخص، گروہ، یا چیز جو دوسری کے خلاف یا مقابلہ کرتی ہے۔
حریف
hareef
Common Collocations
- adversary in court
- political adversary
- adversary relationship
Example Sentences
The student's main adversary in the debate was highly skilled.
طالب علم کا مباحثے میں اصل حریف بہت ماہر تھا۔
Talib ilm ka muhabasay mein asal hareef bohot maahir tha.
In any competition, an adversary can fuel your desire to improve.
کسی بھی مقابلے میں، ایک حریف آپ کی بہتری کی خواہش کو بڑھا سکتا ہے۔
Kisi bhi muqablay mein, aik hareef aap ki behtari ki khwahish ko barha sakta hai.
He faced his adversary with courage and determination.
اس نے اپنے مخالف کا سامنا ہمت اور عزم کے ساتھ کیا۔
Us ne apne makhalif ka samna himmat aur azm ke sath kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'adversary' as the 'very opposite' of ally.
Imagine two athletes facing off in a competition.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
رہتا ہے دل کے آس پاس وہی ایک حریف، خوشبوئیں ہر سمت ہیں، پھر بھی وہ زخم ہے。
Rehta hai dil ke aas paas wahi aik hareef, Khushbuwain har simt hain, phir bhi woh zakhm hai.
The only adversary remains close to the heart, Fragrances surround, yet that wound is still there.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دشمن کا کردار بھی اس کے کام سے واضح ہوتا ہے۔
Dushman ka kirdar bhi is ke kaam se wazeh hota hai.
The character of an adversary is revealed through their actions.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "adversarius" — opponent, enemy
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from Latin to Middle English, maintaining the core meaning of an opponent or rival.