Meaning & use
opposite
Completely different in a particular quality, meaning, or effect.
See it in a sentence
The twins expressed opposite opinions about the ending.
Adding more signs had the opposite effect and made the directions harder to follow.
A note on using this word
Opposite describes a contrast along a particular dimension. Two people can have opposite opinions on one subject and agree on another.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. noun
A person or thing that contrasts completely with another in some way.
For temperature, hot is the opposite of cold.
3. preposition
On the other side of something and facing it.
The bakery is opposite the library.
4. adjective
Located on the other side and facing something.
We sat at opposite ends of the table.
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