opposed

[əˈpəʊzd]

opposed Definition

• 1. to be against something or someone; to disagree with or resist something or someone
• 2. to be in contrast or conflict with something

Using opposed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "opposed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I am opposed to the new policy.

• Example

  The two candidates are opposed on several key issues.

• Example

  The colors of the shirt and pants are opposed to each other.

• Example

  The idea of war is opposed to peace.

opposed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for opposed

• against
• anti
• contrary to
• hostile to
• in opposition to

Antonyms for opposed

• pro
• in favor of
• supportive of

Phrases with opposed

• opposed to the idea

  disagreeing with or resisting an idea

  Example

  He is opposed to the idea of raising taxes.

• opposed to change

  resistant to or against change

  Example

  The company's management is opposed to change.

• be diametrically opposed

  to be completely different or opposite

  Example

  Their views on the issue are diametrically opposed.

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Summary: opposed in Brief

The term 'opposed' [əˈpəʊzd] refers to being against or disagreeing with something or someone, or being in contrast or conflict with something. It can be used to describe a person's stance on an issue, as in 'I am opposed to the new policy,' or to describe a contrasting relationship between two things, as in 'The colors of the shirt and pants are opposed to each other.'