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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pohz]
- /əˈpoʊz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-pohz]
- /əˈpoʊz/
Definitions of opposingly word
- verb with object opposingly to act against or provide resistance to; combat. 1
- verb with object opposingly to stand in the way of; hinder; obstruct. 1
- verb with object opposingly to set as an opponent or adversary. 1
- verb with object opposingly to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate. 1
- verb with object opposingly to set as an obstacle or hindrance. 1
- verb with object opposingly 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 opposingly
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 Opposingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
opposingly 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
opposingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for opposingly
adverb opposingly
- negatively — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
- adversely — unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect: adverse criticism.
- critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
- conflictingly — being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible: conflicting viewpoints.
- contrarily — in a perverse or obstinate manner
Antonyms for opposingly
adverb opposingly
- agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
- approvingly — to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably: to approve the policies of the administration.
- favorably — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- favourably — (British, Canada) In a favourable manner.
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
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