opposite
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English [edit]
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Etymology [edit]
From Latin oppositus, perfect passive participle of oppōnō (“I oppose”).
Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
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.
Derived terms [edit]
Translations [edit]
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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Noun [edit]
opposite (plural opposites)
- Something opposite or contrary to another.
- An opponent.
- An antonym.
- "Up" is the opposite of "down".
- (mathematics) An additive inverse.
Derived terms [edit]
Translations [edit]
contrary thing
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opponent
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antonym
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Adverb [edit]
opposite
- In an opposite position.
- I was on my seat and she stood opposite.
Translations [edit]
in an opposite position
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Preposition [edit]
opposite
- Facing, or across from.
- He lives opposite the pub.
- In a complementary role to.
- He played opposite Marilyn Monroe.
Translations [edit]
across from
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in a complementary role to
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See also [edit]
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Most common English words before 1923: provided · Rome · twelve · #971: opposite · vast · isn't · board
Latin [edit]
Adjective [edit]
opposite
- vocative masculine singular of oppositus
Middle French [edit]
Adjective [edit]
opposite m and f (plural opposites)
- opposite (located directly across from something else, or from each other)
Noun [edit]
opposite f (plural opposites)
- opposite side