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- [op-uh-zit, -sit]
- /ˈɒp ə zɪt, -sɪt/
- /ˈɒpəzɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-uh-zit, -sit]
- /ˈɒp ə zɪt, -sɪt/
Definitions of opposite word
- adjective opposite situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room. 1
- adjective opposite contrary or radically different in some respect common to both, as in nature, qualities, direction, result, or significance; opposed: opposite sides in a controversy; opposite directions. 1
- adjective opposite being the other of two related or corresponding things: friendly with many members of the opposite sex. 1
- adjective opposite Botany. situated on diametrically opposed sides of an axis, as leaves when there are two on one node. having one organ vertically above another; superimposed. 1
- adjective opposite adverse or inimical. 1
- noun opposite a person or thing that is opposite or contrary. 1
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Origin of opposite
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French < Latin oppositus, past participle of oppōnere to set against. See oppose, -ite2
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Parts of speech for Opposite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
opposite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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".
opposite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for opposite
adj opposite
- antithetical — Something that is antithetical to something else is the opposite of it and is unable to exist with it.
- reversed — opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character: an impression reverse to what was intended; in reverse sequence.
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- contradictory — If two or more facts, ideas, or statements are contradictory, they state or imply that opposite things are true.
adjective opposite
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
- contrasting — to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
- unlike — different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributed unlike sums to charity.
- far — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
- other — additional or further: he and one other person.
noun opposite
- converse — If you converse with someone, you talk to them. You can also say that two people converse.
- opposite number — counterpart; equivalent: New members with an interest in folk art will find their opposite numbers in the association's directory.
- counterpart — Someone's or something's counterpart is another person or thing that has a similar function or position in a different place.
- antithesis — The antithesis of something is its exact opposite.
- antipode — the exact or direct opposite
adverb opposite
- conversely — You say conversely to indicate that the situation you are about to describe is the opposite or reverse of the one you have just described.
- beside — Something that is beside something else is at the side of it or next to it.
- face-to-face — with the fronts or faces toward each other, especially when close together.
- at one's elbow — within easy reach
- in line — (of an internal-combustion engine) having the cylinders ranged side by side in one or more rows along the crankshaft.
preposition opposite
- in front of — the foremost part or surface of anything.
- overlooking — to fail to notice, perceive, or consider: to overlook a misspelled word.
Antonyms for opposite
adj opposite
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- compatible — If things, for example systems, ideas, and beliefs, are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
adjective opposite
noun opposite
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- same — identical with what is about to be or has just been mentioned: This street is the same one we were on yesterday.
- similarity — the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.
- likeness — a representation, picture, or image, especially a portrait: to draw a good likeness of Churchill.
adverb opposite
- collectively — formed by collection.
- unitedly — made into or caused to act as a single entity: a united front.
- concertedly — contrived or arranged by agreement; planned or devised together: a concerted effort.
- cooperatively — working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit.
- harmoniously — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
preposition opposite
- beside — Something that is beside something else is at the side of it or next to it.
Top questions with opposite
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