opposite Definition
- 1completely different
- 2being directly across from each other
- 3a person or thing that is completely different from another
Using opposite: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "opposite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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My opinion is opposite to yours.
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The store is located on the opposite side of the street.
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He is the opposite of his brother in every way.
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The two teams have opposite strategies for winning the game.
opposite Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for opposite
- contrary
- reverse
- antithetical
- antipodal
- diametrically opposed
Antonyms for opposite
Idioms Using opposite
two things that seem different but are actually related and dependent on each other
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Freedom and responsibility are opposite sides of the same coin.
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They say that opposite poles attract, and that's certainly true in our case.
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His statement was the opposite of the truth.
Phrases with opposite
a person holding the same position as another person but in a different organization or country
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The CEO of our company met with his opposite number at the rival firm.
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He has always found it easier to talk to the opposite sex.
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Her personality is the exact opposite of her sister's.
Origins of opposite
from Latin 'oppositus', meaning 'set against'
Summary: opposite in Brief
The term 'opposite' [ˈɒpəzɪt] refers to being completely different or directly across from each other. It can be used as an adjective or a noun, and describes a person or thing that is completely different from another. Examples include 'My opinion is opposite to yours,' and 'The store is located on the opposite side of the street.' Phrases like 'opposite sex' and idioms like 'opposite poles attract' further illustrate the concept of difference.
