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
- The two siblings have opposite personalities; one is outgoing while the other is shy
- In the game, players must find the opposite colors on the board to score points
- The teacher explained that hot and cold are opposite concepts in thermodynamics
- They live on opposite sides of town, making it challenging to meet frequently
- His opinion was the opposite of hers, leading to a lively debate
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