opposite
01
motsatt, tvärs över
located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space
Exempel
The library is on the opposite side of the street.
Biblioteket ligger på andra sidan av gatan.
A small cottage stands on the opposite bank of the river.
Ett litet stuga står på den motsatta stranden av floden.
Exempel
This shrub features opposite leaves with a glossy surface.
Denna buske kännetecknas av motstående blad med en glänsande yta.
Opposite shoots emerge at every node along the branch.
Motsatta skott framträder vid varje nod längs grenen.
1.2
motsatt, ansikte mot ansikte
positioned in matching pairs on an axis, with each member directly across from the other at a distance of half the circumference
Exempel
The opposite seats on the Ferris wheel rocked gently in the wind.
De motsatta sätena i pariserhjulet gungade försiktigt i vinden.
Two opposite balconies offered views in completely different directions.
Två motsatta balkonger erbjöd utsikt i helt olika riktningar.
02
motsatt, motsägande
completely different or contrasting in nature, form, or quality
Exempel
Their political views are opposite in every way.
Deras politiska åsikter är motsatta på alla sätt.
The two sisters have opposite personalities.
De två systrarna har motsatta personligheter.
2.1
motsatt, motstående
belonging to the other of two contrasting parts or positions along a range or spectrum
Exempel
They grew up at opposite ends of the city.
De växte upp på motsatta sidor av staden.
Their experiences lie at opposite extremes of the spectrum.
Deras erfarenheter ligger vid de motsatta ändarna av spektrumet.
2.2
motsatt, omvänd
completely contrary or reverse in relation to something specified
Exempel
He gave me opposite instructions, which confused everyone.
Han gav mig motsatta instruktioner, vilket förvirrade alla.
The road signs pointed in opposite directions.
Vägskyltarna pekade i motsatta riktningar.
03
motsatt, omvänd
being the other of a corresponding or complementary pair in position, function, or nature
Exempel
The opposite pieces fit together like a puzzle.
De motsatta bitarna passar ihop som ett pussel.
In chess, they played a game with bishops of opposite colors.
I schack spelade de ett parti med löpare av motsatta färger.
04
motsatt, motstående
(in baseball) relating to the side of the field corresponding to a batter's opposite hitting side
Exempel
He lined the ball to the opposite field.
Han slog bollen till det motsatta fältet.
Her swing naturally sends hits toward the opposite side.
Hennes swing skickar naturligt träffar mot den motsatta sidan.
opposite
Exempel
They sat opposite during the meeting, each facing the other.
De satt mittemot varandra under mötet, var och en vänd mot den andra.
She positioned herself opposite, so she could get a better view.
Hon placerade sig mittemot, för att få en bättre vy.
Opposite
01
motsats, motpol
a person or thing that is completely different or in direct contrast to another
Exempel
My brother and I are complete opposites in every way.
Min bror och jag är fullständiga motsatser på alla sätt.
She married her opposite, and somehow it worked perfectly.
Hon gifte sig med sin motsats, och på något sätt fungerade det perfekt.
1.1
motståndare, opponent
a person or team that is competing against you in a contest or match
Exempel
He studied his opposite carefully before the big match.
Han studerade sin motståndare noggrant innan den stora matchen.
The boxer was preparing for his toughest opposite yet.
Boxaren förberedde sig för sin hittills tuffaste motståndare.
02
motsats, antonym
a word that has a meaning directly contrary to that of another word
Exempel
In English, " hot " and " cold " are opposites.
På engelska är "hot" och "cold" motsatser.
A good way to expand vocabulary is by learning both a word and its opposite.
Ett bra sätt att utöka ordförrådet är att lära sig både ett ord och dess motsats.
03
motsats, motsatt
(mathematics) a number that, when added to a given number, results in zero
Exempel
The opposite of 7 is −7.
Det motsatta av 7 är −7.
To solve the equation, find the opposite of each number.
För att lösa ekvationen, hitta det motsatta av varje nummer.
opposite
01
mitt emot, på andra sidan
on the opposing side of a particular area from someone or something, often facing them
Exempel
The two chairs were placed opposite each other in the room.
De två stolarna placerades mitt emot varandra i rummet.
She sat opposite the window, enjoying the view.
Hon satt mittemot fönstret och njöt av utsikten.
1.1
mittemot, bredvid
in a role or position that complements another, often used in the context of acting
Exempel
The young actress played opposite a seasoned actor in the film.
Den unga skådespelerskan spelade mot en erfaren skådespelare i filmen.
He starred opposite her in the romantic comedy.
Han spelade mot henne i den romantiska komedin.
Lexikalt Träd
oppositely
oppositeness
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