opposite
IPA: ˈɑpʌzʌt
noun
- Something opposite or contrary to something else.
- A person or thing that is entirely different from or the reverse of someone or something else; used to show contrast between two people or two things.
- An opponent.
- An antonym.
- (mathematics) An additive inverse.
adjective
- Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
- (botany) Of leaves and flowers, positioned directly across from each other on a stem.
- Facing in the other direction.
- Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.
- Extremely different; inconsistent; contrary; repugnant; antagonistic.
adverb
- In an opposite position.
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Examples of "opposite" in Sentences
- Her outgoing personality was the complete opposite of his shy and reserved demeanor
- The colors black and white are considered opposites on the color wheel
- The brothers were total opposites in terms of interests and hobbies
- The restaurant was packed on weekends, but during the week it was the opposite
- The two political parties had completely opposite views on healthcare reform
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