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opposite
01
de enfrente
located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space
Example
The library is on the opposite side of the street.
A small cottage stands on the opposite bank of the river.
Example
Their political views are opposite in every way.
The two sisters have opposite personalities.
03
being the other of a corresponding or complementary pair in position, function, or nature
Example
The opposite pieces fit together like a puzzle.
In chess, they played a game with bishops of opposite colors.
04
(in baseball) relating to the side of the field corresponding to a batter's opposite hitting side
Example
He lined the ball to the opposite field.
Her swing naturally sends hits toward the opposite side.
Opposite
01
opuesto, contrario
a person or thing that is completely different or in direct contrast to another
Example
My brother and I are complete opposites in every way.
She married her opposite, and somehow it worked perfectly.
02
a word that has a meaning directly contrary to that of another word
Example
In English, " hot " and " cold " are opposites.
A good way to expand vocabulary is by learning both a word and its opposite.
03
(mathematics) a number that, when added to a given number, results in zero
Example
The opposite of 7 is −7.
To solve the equation, find the opposite of each number.
opposite
01
enfrente de, opuesto a
on the opposing side of a particular area from someone or something, often facing them
Example
The two chairs were placed opposite each other in the room.
She sat opposite the window, enjoying the view.
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