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opposer

op·pose
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-pohz]
    • /əˈpoʊz/
    • /əˈpəʊzə /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-pohz]
    • /əˈpoʊz/

Definitions of opposer word

  • verb with object opposer to act against or provide resistance to; combat. 1
  • verb with object opposer to stand in the way of; hinder; obstruct. 1
  • verb with object opposer to set as an opponent or adversary. 1
  • verb with object opposer to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate. 1
  • verb with object opposer to set as an obstacle or hindrance. 1
  • verb with object opposer to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages. 1

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Origin of opposer

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Old French opposer, blend of Latin oppōnere to set against and Old French poser to pose1, associated with the L past participle oppositus

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Parts of speech for Opposer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

opposer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

opposer usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for opposer

noun opposer

  • opponent — a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.
  • adversary — Your adversary is someone you are competing with, or arguing or fighting against.
  • antagonist — Your antagonist is your opponent or enemy.
  • anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
  • aspirant — Someone who is an aspirant to political power or to an important job has a strong desire to achieve it.

Antonyms for opposer

noun opposer

  • ally — A country's ally is another country that has an agreement to support it, especially in war.
  • assistant — Assistant is used in front of titles or jobs to indicate a slightly lower rank. For example, an assistant director is one rank lower than a director in an organization.
  • fan — an enthusiastic devotee, follower, or admirer of a sport, pastime, celebrity, etc.: a baseball fan; a great fan of Charlie Chaplin.
  • friend — a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
  • helper — a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.

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