opposite

adjective

op·po·site | \ ˈä-pə-zət

, ˈäp-sət\

Definition of opposite

(Entry 1 of 4)

1a : set over against something that is at the other end or side of an intervening (see intervene sense 4) line or space opposite interior angles opposite ends of a diameter

b : situated in pairs on an axis (see axis sense 3) with each member being separated from the other by half the circumference (see circumference sense 2) of the axis opposite leaves — compare alternate

2a : occupying an opposing and often antagonistic position opposite sides of the question

b : diametrically different (as in nature or character) opposite meanings

3 : contrary to one another or to a thing specified : reverse gave them opposite directions

4 : being the other of a pair that are corresponding (see corresponding sense 1a) or complementary (see complementary sense 2) in position, function, or nature In the final position, the two exchanged rooks and left bishops of opposite color, a position that often leads to a draw … — The Chicago Sun Times — see also opposite sex

5 : of, relating to, or being the side of a baseball field that is near the first base line for a right-handed batter and near the third base line for a left-handed batter

opposite

noun

Definition of opposite (Entry 2 of 4)

1 : something that is opposed to some other often specified thing

2 : antonym

3 : additive inverse especially : the additive inverse of a real number

opposite

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Definition of opposite (Entry 3 of 4)

: on or to an opposite side

opposite

preposition

Definition of opposite (Entry 4 of 4)

1 : across from and usually facing or on the same level with sat opposite each other

2 : in a role complementary to played opposite the leading man in the comedy

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Adjective

opposite, contradictory, contrary, antithetical mean being so far apart as to be or seem irreconcilable. opposite applies to things in sharp contrast or in conflict. opposite views on foreign aid contradictory applies to two things that completely negate each other so that if one is true or valid the other must be untrue or invalid. made contradictory predictions about whether the market would rise or fall contrary implies extreme divergence or diametrical opposition. contrary assessments of the war situation antithetical stresses clear and unequivocal diametrical opposition. a law that is antithetical to the very idea of democracy

Examples of opposite in a Sentence

Adjective

The two boys lived on opposite sides of the street. the opposite bank of the river Fold the bottom right corner of the paper over to the opposite corner. The two scientists had the same information but reached opposite conclusions. They represent opposite sides of the issue. They ran in opposite directions. Her music is at the opposite end of the spectrum from the music her mother made.

Noun

“Wet” is the opposite of “dry.” The terms “black” and “white” are opposites.

Adverb

I sat down and he sat opposite.

Preposition

She lives in the house opposite ours. The school is opposite a park. I played opposite the best player in the league. She stars opposite Clint Eastwood in her latest movie.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Other universities removed the pizza baron's name and canceled sponsorship deals, but Simmons went in the opposite direction. — Grace Schneider, The Courier-Journal, "John Schnatter's $1 million gift to Simmons College raises differing opinions," 4 Sep. 2019 The California Association of Realtors goes in the opposite direction, forecasting a reduction of 11 percent. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego home building continues to plummet. Biggest drop in SoCal.," 3 Sep. 2019 This means drivers will need to get used to looking for a potential Red Line bus heading the opposite direction of normal traffic. — Andrew Clark, Indianapolis Star, "Red Line buses have hit two vehicles. Both were on the same tricky street.," 30 Aug. 2019 But the Carr fire also had shear winds: large air currents, blowing in opposite directions, that produced rotation at their interface. — Wired, "Behold the Firenado's Twisting, Infernal Column of Flames," 28 Aug. 2019 After all, the Real Housewives of Potomac star and EveryHue Beauty founder, 48, had a run-in this summer with New York Housewife Ramona Singer — one that apparently left Singer, 62, running in the opposite direction. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "RHOP's Gizelle Bryant Recalls Hamptons Run-in with RHONY Star Ramona Singer: 'She's Insane'," 27 Aug. 2019 Wilson said Harris has shined at reading defenses and checking run plays to the opposite direction, when needed. — Greg Luca, ExpressNews.com, "Frank Harris named starting quarterback for UTSA’s season opener," 26 Aug. 2019 In the first inning, Stephen Piscotty clearly could not pick up Buster Posey’s liner to right, blinded by the sun, but the ball went into his glove — which was at waist level as Piscotty looked in the opposite direction. — Susan Slusser, SFChronicle.com, "Giants win when A’s bullpen collapses," 24 Aug. 2019 Yet, at the very time when the country needs diverse public education the most, America’s public schools are moving in the opposite direction. — Michelle Adams, The New Republic, "The Integration Success Stories," 23 Aug. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

My wife feels just the opposite, and will not tell them. — Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, "Ask Amy: I get the sense her fiancé is much more attracted to men," 14 Aug. 2019 My wife feels just the opposite, and will not tell them.

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