Pit against
verb
To compete or struggle with someone or something.
He was pitted against the best debater in the school.
verb
To put someone or something into conflict or competition.
The entertainment show pitted the singers against one another for dramatic effect.
Often appears as...
- pit someone against someone
- pit one thing against another
verb
To set in direct opposition or competition.
In the final game, they pitted the two best players against each other.
verb
To compete or struggle with someone or something.
He was pitted against the best debater in the school.
verb
To put someone or something into conflict or competition.
The entertainment show pitted the singers against one another for dramatic effect.
Often appears as...
- pit someone against someone
- pit one thing against another
verb
To set in direct opposition or competition.
In the final game, they pitted the two best players against each other.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Personal Challenge
Used when individuals face each other in an intellectual, physical, or skill-based battle.
The chess tournament pitted Sarah against the reigning champion.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporal Aspect
Often suggests a single event or a defined period, like a contest or sports match.
Tonight's boxing match pits the young challenger against the veteran.
Pro Tip 1/2Personal Challenge
Used when individuals face each other in an intellectual, physical, or skill-based battle.
The chess tournament pitted Sarah against the reigning champion.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporal Aspect
Often suggests a single event or a defined period, like a contest or sports match.
Tonight's boxing match pits the young challenger against the veteran.
Pro Tip 1/2Personal Challenge
Used when individuals face each other in an intellectual, physical, or skill-based battle.
The chess tournament pitted Sarah against the reigning champion.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporal Aspect
Often suggests a single event or a defined period, like a contest or sports match.
Tonight's boxing match pits the young challenger against the veteran.
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