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opposite

op·po·site [ ˈä-pə-zət]

opposite

adverb

Definition of opposite (Entry 3 of 4)

: on or to an opposite side

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

adjective

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

Other Words from opposite

Adjective

oppositely adverb

oppositeness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Noun

Synonyms: Adjective

Synonyms: Antonyms:adjective

noncontradictory

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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

Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
//The perception that the White Sox are a team on the rise and that the Cubs are heading in the opposite direction was perhaps inevitable.
— Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Are the White Sox and Cubs heading in opposite directions? This offseason could be a turning point for both teams.," 13 Nov. 2019
//The early loss put both teams at 2-2 but their seasons have since gone in opposite directions.
— Daniel Oyefusi, baltimoresun.com, "Breaking down Ravens’ final seven games: What are the playoff implications, and which games could be flexed?," 13 Nov. 2019
//Two franchises heading in opposite directions — one believing the victory was bringing them to a new era of sustained success and stability, the other hoping the loss was not a harbinger of inevitable decline.
— BostonGlobe.com, "Nearly two years later, as the Eagles and Patriots prepare for their rematch of Super Bowl LII Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia, the tables we thought had turned instead returned to their original places.," 13 Nov. 2019
//Brian Lewerke, Patterson’s Michigan State counterpart, has been trending in the opposite direction.
— Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan football vs. Michigan State football: From QB to special teams, who has the edge?," 13 Nov. 2019
//But the Urban Institute’s Linda Blumberg argues that Warren’s plan might go too far in the opposite direction.
— The Washington Post, Twin Cities, "Other voices: Sanders’s and Warren’s health-care plans sound too good to be true. They are.," 10 Nov. 2019
//Seahawks 24, 49ers 21 Lock of the week Atlanta at New Orleans Both teams are coming off their bye weeks and headed in opposite directions.
— Ryan O’halloran, The Denver Post, "Week 10 NFL Picks: Undefeated San Francisco hosts division rival Seattle in Monday night showdown," 9 Nov. 2019
//At issue are two federal laws that pull in opposite directions.
— Bob Egelko, SFChronicle.com, "Newsom runs up against US Justice Department rules in pardoning immigrants," 8 Nov. 2019
//Run the current in the opposite direction and the direction of the Lorenz force will reverse as well, creating propulsion instead of drag.
— Jeremy Hsu, Scientific American, "Kilometer-Long Space-Tether Tests Fuel-Free Propulsion," 4 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//Your childhood money story may be similar to mine or the exact opposite.
— Kara Stevens, Essence, "Heal Your Relationship With Money Using These 3 Simple Steps," 11 Nov. 2019
//Pushing yourself to explore the exact opposite of existing approaches will awaken your creative genius.
— Josh Linkner, Detroit Free Press, "These 12 techniques will change brainstorming forever," 26 Oct. 2019
//Mulvaney's suggestion of the exact opposite makes this the second time in three days his frankness has people asking how long before he's sacked.
— Stephen Collinson, CNN, "How far left is too far? -- Meanwhile in America," 21 Oct. 2019
//As for the proper body to investigate presidential wrongdoing, as the Washington Post’s James Hohmann notes, Trump is arguing that Congress has no authority to investigate him through impeachment, and arguing the exact opposite in another case.
— Mona Charen, National Review, "Accountability in the Trump Administration," 11 Oct. 2019
//The uniform is almost the exact opposite of the mask, and always symbolizes a type of authority founded on entirely opposing principles.
— Mary Hui, Quartz, "A brief history of government efforts to stop people from wearing masks," 4 Oct. 2019
//In fact, the results suggest the exact opposite is true.
— John Timmer, Ars Technica, "When it comes to moral decisions, testosterone doesn’t seem to do much," 23 July 2019
//Ironically, the problem with a vacant home is just the opposite.
— Ellen James Martin | Andrews Mcmeel Syndication, courant.com, "Smart Moves: A vacant house can mean a tough sell," 11 Sep. 2019
//Earlier that day, Dow Chemical CEO Jim Fitterling argued the exact opposite.
— Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, "At Fortune’s Global Sustainability Forum, the Planet Is the Point: raceAhead," 5 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
//Washington will instead start reliever Joe Ross opposite Astros co-ace Gerrit Cole.
— Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Nationals scratch Max Scherzer from Game 5 start vs. Astros," 27 Oct. 2019
//And in Santa Barbara, California, one of the best Tyrannosaurus skulls ever found sits in the lobby of a software company, glowering, fangs bared, at the indifferent receptionist seated just opposite.
— Richard Conniff, National Geographic, "Inside the homes (and minds) of fossil collectors," 25 Sep. 2019
//The Rams also signed linebacker Clay Matthews to start opposite Fowler.
— Los Angeles Times, "Dante Fowler and Rams defense key to beating Saints," 14 Sep. 2019
//On Tuesday the party lost one Conservative lawmaker, Phillip Lee, who crossed the House of Commons to the benches opposite Mr. Johnson to join the Liberal Democrats, a centrist, anti-Brexit party.
— Benjamin Mueller, New York Times, "Britain’s Conservatives Erupt Into Civil War as Unlikely Rebels Defy Boris Johnson," 3 Sep. 2019
//Whoever wins the role will star opposite a Hollywood veteran.
— Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Baz Luhrmann Is Making an Elvis Presley Biopic. Here's Everything We Know.," 2 July 2019
//Fuller didn't play in any preseason games but has practiced throughout training camp and is set to have his usual role opposite All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins.
— Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle, "Will Fuller on Texans' season opener: 'I'm ready'," 3 Sep. 2019
//Ivey, out of South Dade High in Homestead, was listed entering Saturday’s game as competing with fellow sophomore Al Blades Jr. for the starting cornerback spot opposite of Trajan Bandy.
— David Furones, sun-sentinel.com, "Cornerback DJ Ivey suspended for Miami Hurricanes’ opener against Florida Gators," 24 Aug. 2019
//With Epps out, redshirt freshman Bryce Oliver, one of the spring game's breakout stars, has moved to the first-team offense at the outside receiver spot opposite junior Josh Ali.
— Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky football projected starter Isaiah Epps out six weeks with foot injury," 6 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Preposition
//After two hours, a red-and-green macaw perched on a tree opposite us.
— Nell Zink, Harper's magazine, "The Bird Angle," 28 Oct. 2019
//On the wall opposite the bed, the designer created a mini home office.
— Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "A New York City Apartment Chock Full of Ingenious Storage Lessons," 11 Oct. 2019
//Faleiro, opposite him, beautifully limns a woman whose position between her parents on the one hand and her husband and children on the other becomes untenable because of political events beyond her control.
— Boyd Van Hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter, "'The Domain' ('A herdade'): Film Review | Venice 2019," 7 Sep. 2019
//In the wall opposite the couch, a perfectly round, small hole remained.
— Tegan Hanlon, Anchorage Daily News, "After a stray bullet wounded their toddler, an Anchorage couple copes with fear," 30 May 2018
//Based at Sinbad's marina on the Detroit shoreline opposite Belle Isle and also in St. Clair Shores, the tiki boats have proved immediately popular among those seeking a different kind of party outing.
— John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press, "Tiki boats could be start of untapped business opportunity on Detroit River," 22 Aug. 2019
//One shot shows Seventeen lined up in perfect formation, and opposite them is a mirror image of themselves — in fact, a copy machine-esque sound is heard in the background as a light flashes.
— Natalie Morin, refinery29.com, "Seventeen Just Dropped A Dramatic Teaser, & Here Are Carats' Theories," 23 July 2019
//Officers did not see tampering on any vehicles. Found property: Main Street Shortly after 4 p.m. Aug. 31, an unidentified person called police to report seeing keys hanging in a tree opposite the Popcorn Shop.
— Joan Rusek, cleveland.com, "Unlicensed driver handed over to Solon police: Chagrin Falls Police Blotter," 10 Sep. 2019
//That success was followed by an unfortunate tour starring Ralph Macchio, but the 2011 revival gave audiences a look at Daniel Radcliffe opposite John Larroquette, who won a Tony for his work.
— Jordan Riefe, Orange County Register, "What’s hot in OC arts and entertainment for August," 31 July 2019

First Known Use of opposite

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

1667, in the meaning defined above

Preposition

1758, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for opposite

Adjective

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin oppositus, from past participle of oppōnere "to place (over or against), place as an obstacle, set in opposition to, argue in reply" — more at oppose

Noun

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin oppositus, noun derivative from past participle of oppōnere "to place (over or against), place as an obstacle, set in opposition to, argue in reply" — more at oppose

Adverb

derivative of opposite entry 1

Preposition

derivative of opposite entry 1

Dictionary Entries near opposite

Phrases Related to opposite

diametrically opposite

exact opposite

opposite/other extreme

opposites attract

the opposite sex

the other/opposite/flip side of the coin

More Synonyms and Antonyms ofopposite

Synonyms & Antonyms of opposite

(Entry 1 of 2)

being as different as possible

those two are fundamentally opposite—she being loquacious and outgoing where he is quiet and reserved

Synonyms for opposite

Words Related to opposite

Near Antonyms for opposite

synonymous

Antonyms for opposite

noncontradictory

opposite

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms of opposite (Entry 2 of 2)

something that is as different as possible from something else

no matter what I say, you insist on the opposite

Synonyms for opposite

Words Related to opposite

negation

antonym

counterpoint

Near Antonyms for opposite

synonym

More Definitions foropposite

opposite

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of opposite

(Entry 1 of 4)

: located at the other end, side, or corner of something : located across from something

: completely different

opposite

noun

English Language Learners Definition of opposite (Entry 2 of 4)

: someone or something that is completely different from someone or something else

: a word with a meaning that is completely different from the meaning of another word

opposite

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of opposite (Entry 3 of 4)

: on the other side of someone or something : across from someone or something

opposite

preposition

English Language Learners Definition of opposite (Entry 4 of 4)

: on the other side of (something or someone) : across from (something or someone)

of an actor : in a play, movie, etc., with (another actor)

opposite

adjective

op·po·site | \ ˈä-pə-zət \

Kids Definition of opposite

(Entry 1 of 4)

1 : being at the other end, side, or corner
//We live on opposite sides of the street.

2 : being as different as possible
//They ran in opposite directions.

3 : being in a position to contrast with or cancel out
//Consider the opposite side of the question.

opposite

noun

Kids Definition of opposite (Entry 2 of 4)

: either of two persons or things that are as different as possible
//“Martin is some sort of angel; I'm the opposite.”— Brian Jacques, Redwall

opposite

adverb

Kids Definition of opposite (Entry 3 of 4)

: on the other side of someone or something : across from
//He lives in the house opposite to mine.

opposite

preposition

Kids Definition of opposite (Entry 4 of 4)

: across from (someone or something)
//The park is opposite our house.