opposite

UK
/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/
oppositenoun
opposites
pl
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/
Translations
The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference.
Противоположность любви — это не ненависть, а безразличие.
Definitions
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
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/
Translations
We went in opposite directions.
Мы пошли в противоположные стороны.
The car moved in the opposite direction.
Машина поехала в обратном направлении.
Definitions
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
Translations
I was on my seat and she stood opposite.
Я сидел на своем месте, а она стояла напротив.
Definitions
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
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/
Translations
The bank is opposite the post office.
Банк находится напротив почты.
Definitions
Across from or facing something or someone.
The bank is opposite the post office.