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Definition
Nemesis; a person or thing that conquers, restrains, or acts as a bane to another.
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How it's used
Used to describe a person or thing that consistently defeats, suppresses, or causes trouble for another. It carries a sense of fated opposition, implying that the relationship is inherently one-sided in favor of the nemesis. It is frequently used in casual contexts to describe personality clashes or even sports rivalries.
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He is simply my nemesis; I get a headache the moment I see him.
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Common phrases
fated nemesis
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple enemy or rival, as it implies a specific power dynamic where one party is naturally superior or uniquely capable of neutralizing the other.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
