opposite

/ˈɒpəsˌɪt/

/ˈɑpəzət/, /ˈɑpzət/

[adjective] [noun] [adverb] [preposition]

opposite

[ADJECTIVE]

altogether different in nature or quality or significance

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

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

synonyms : paired

antonyms : alternate

moving or facing away from each other

the other one of a complementary pair

white whale

synonyms : Delphinapterus

genus Delphinapterus

characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed

synonyms : diametric

diametrical

polar

pour out

synonyms : effuse

pour out

Opposite

[NOUN]

a contestant that you are matched against

synonyms : opponent

opposition

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

synonyms : antonym

opposite word

antonyms : synonym

a relation of direct opposition

synonyms : contrary

reverse

something inverted in sequence or character or effect

synonyms : inverse

opposite

[ADVERB]

directly facing each other

synonyms : face to face

face-to-face

opposite

[PREPOSITION]

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

Examples

1. She stopped the car opposite the school.

2. The CEO is meeting her opposite number at Fukuda Electronics to discuss a possible joint venture.

3. The Foreign Secretary is currently having talks with his opposite number in the White House.

4. He was proud to be playing opposite a famous actor.

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