Opposite
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British pronunciation/ˈɒpəsˌɪt/
American pronunciation/ˈɑpəzət/, /ˈɑpzət/
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Definition & Meaning of "opposite"

opposite
01

on the other side of an area when seen from a particular vantage point

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The two teams took up opposite sides of the field for the big game.
During yoga, it 's important to keep your legs in opposite, mirrored positions for poses like pigeon.
02

completely different in nature, form, or quality

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The two political parties had opposite views on the issue of taxation.
Her personality was the opposite of her sister's; she was outgoing while her sister was shy.
03

of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem

04

moving or facing away from each other

05

the other one of a complementary pair

06

white whale

07

characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed

08

pour out

Opposite
01

a contestant that you are matched against

opposite definition and meaning
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a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other

03

a person or thing that is completely different or in direct contrast to another

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The opposite of hot is cold.
His actions were the opposite of what I expected.
04

something inverted in sequence or character or effect

opposite
01

in a way that is facing toward or away from something

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The boat was anchored with its bow pointed opposite the direction of the current.
On windy days, some kites are designed to fly more stably when pulled opposite the wind.
opposite
01

on the opposing side of a particular area from someone or something, often facing them

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