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Definition & Meaning of "opposite"in English

opposite

ADJECTIVE

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

Examples

The library is on the opposite side of the street.

A small cottage stands on the opposite bank of the river.

1.1

(of leaves or shoots) arising in directly opposed pairs, one on each side of a stem or branch

opposite

decussate

Examples

This shrub features opposite leaves with a glossy surface.

Opposite shoots emerge at every node along the branch.

1.2

positioned in matching pairs on an axis, with each member directly across from the other at a distance of half the circumference

Examples

The opposite seats on the Ferris wheel rocked gently in the wind.

Two opposite balconies offered views in completely different directions.

completely different or contrasting in nature, form, or quality

inverse

reverse

Examples

Their political views are opposite in every way.

The two sisters have opposite personalities.

2.1

belonging to the other of two contrasting parts or positions along a range or spectrum

diametric

diametrical

opposite

polar

Examples

They grew up at opposite ends of the city.

Their experiences lie at opposite extremes of the spectrum.

2.2

completely contrary or reverse in relation to something specified

Examples

He gave me opposite instructions, which confused everyone.

The road signs pointed in opposite directions.

being the other of a corresponding or complementary pair in position, function, or nature

Examples

The opposite pieces fit together like a puzzle.

In chess, they played a game with bishops of opposite colors.

(in baseball) relating to the side of the field corresponding to a batter's opposite hitting side

Examples

He lined the ball to the opposite field.

Her swing naturally sends hits toward the opposite side.

opposite

ADVERB

in a direction that is across from or facing something else

across

Examples

They sat opposite during the meeting, each facing the other.

She positioned herself opposite, so she could get a better view.

Opposite

NOUN

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

antithesis

contrary

inverse

reverse

Examples

My brother and I are complete opposites in every way.

She married her opposite, and somehow it worked perfectly.

1.1

a person or team that is competing against you in a contest or match

opponent

opposite

opposition

Examples

He studied his opposite carefully before the big match.

The boxer was preparing for his toughest opposite yet.

a word that has a meaning directly contrary to that of another word

antonym

opposite word

Examples

In English, " hot " and " cold " are opposites.

A good way to expand vocabulary is by learning both a word and its opposite.

(mathematics) a number that, when added to a given number, results in zero

inverse function

inverse

Examples

The opposite of 7 is −7.

To solve the equation, find the opposite of each number.

opposite

PREPOSITION

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

in front of

across

before

ahead of

Examples

The two chairs were placed opposite each other in the room.

She sat opposite the window, enjoying the view.

1.1

in a role or position that complements another, often used in the context of acting

Examples

The young actress played opposite a seasoned actor in the film.

He starred opposite her in the romantic comedy.

Lexical Tree

oppositely

oppositeness

opposite

Nearby Words

opportunity never knocks twice at any man's door

opportunity makes a thief

Definition & Meaning of "opposite"in English

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