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- [op-uh-zit, -sit]
- /ˈɒp ə zɪt, -sɪt/
- /ˈɒpəzɪtlɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-uh-zit, -sit]
- /ˈɒp ə zɪt, -sɪt/
Definitions of oppositely word
- adjective oppositely 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 oppositely 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 oppositely being the other of two related or corresponding things: friendly with many members of the opposite sex. 1
- adjective oppositely 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 oppositely adverse or inimical. 1
- noun oppositely a person or thing that is opposite or contrary. 1
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Origin of oppositely
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 Oppositely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oppositely 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.
According to our data about 63% 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.
oppositely usage trend in Literature
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conjunction oppositely
- instead — as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something: We ordered tea but were served coffee instead.
- instead of — as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something: We ordered tea but were served coffee instead.
- on the contrary — opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed: contrary to fact; contrary propositions.
- rather — in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: rather good.
- either — Used before the first of two (or occasionally more ) alternatives that are being specified (the other being introduced by “ or ”).
adverb oppositely
- individually — one at a time; separately: The delegates were introduced individually.
- negatively — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
- separately — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
- variously — of different kinds, as two or more things; differing one from another: Various experiments have not proved his theory.
- abnormally — not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard: abnormal powers of concentration; an abnormal amount of snow; abnormal behavior.
Antonyms for oppositely
conjunction oppositely
adverb oppositely
- together — into or in one gathering, company, mass, place, or body: to call the people together.
- 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.
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