opposite
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Latin oppositus, perfect passive participle of oppōnō (“I oppose”).
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[edit] Adjective
opposite (not comparable)
- located directly across from something else, or from each other
- She saw him walking on the opposite side of the road.
- facing in the other direction
- They were moving in opposite directions.
- of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things
- He has a lot of success with the opposite sex.
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located directly across from
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facing the other way
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of complementary or mutually exclusive things
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[edit] Noun
opposite (plural opposites)
- something opposite or contrary to another
- an opponent
- an antonym
- "Up" is the opposite of "down".
- (mathematics) an additive inverse
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contrary thing
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opponent
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antonym
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[edit] Adverb
opposite
- In an opposite position.
- I was on my seat and she stood opposite.
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in an opposite position
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[edit] Preposition
opposite
- facing, or across from
- He lives opposite the pub.
- in a complementary role to
- He played opposite Marilyn Monroe.
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across from
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in a complementary role to
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Most common English words before 1923: provided · Rome · twelve · #971: opposite · vast · isn't · board
[edit] Latin
[edit] Adjective
opposite
- vocative masculine singular of oppositus
