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opposite

UK
/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/

Translations

oppositenoun
opposites
pl
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/
Synonyms
contrary
antithesis
reverse
counterpart
inverse
oppositeadjective
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/
Synonyms
contrary
reverse
antithetical
inverted
counter
opposing
contradictory
Antonyms
same
similar
oppositeadverb
oppositepreposition
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/

Definitions

oppositenoun
A person or thing that is completely different from someone or something else.
In terms of personality, she is the complete opposite of her brother.
A word that expresses a meaning contrary to the meaning of another word.
'Hot' is the opposite of 'cold'.
A position on the other side of a specific point or area.
The bank is on the opposite of the street from the post office.
oppositeadjective
Located or placed directly across from something else or from each other.
The two buildings are on opposite sides of the street.
Completely different; of a contrary kind.
Their opinions on the matter were completely opposite.
oppositeadverb
In a position facing someone or something but on the other side.
She asked the man sitting opposite whether he'd mind if she opened the window.
oppositepreposition
Across from or facing something or someone.
The bank is opposite the post office.
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