Opposite Meaning and Definition


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Opposite meaning

Word: Opposite

How to pronounce: ˈɒpəzɪt

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Having a position on the other or further side of something; facing something, especially something of the same type.

2. Diametrically different; of a contrary kind.

Example sentences: "A word that is opposite in meaning to another"

Noun

Definitions:

1. A person or thing that is totally different from or the reverse of someone or something else.

Example sentences: "We were opposites in temperament"

Adverb

Definitions:

1. In a position facing a specified or implied subject.

Preposition

Definitions:

1. In a position on the other side of a specific area from; facing.

2. (of a leading actor) in a complementary role to (another)


Synonyms:

in contrast

on the contrary

antonym

reverse

inverse

antithetical

antagonistic

antithesis

contrary

contradictory

contradistinction

antipodal

diametrically opposed

opponent

paired


Antonyms:

comparison


Derivations:

oppositely

opposed

opposition


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Opposite in Other Languages...

Spanish: Opuesto

German: Gegenüber

French: Opposé

Italian: Opposto

Turkish: Karşıda


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