Meaning & use
Oppositely
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In a manner that is contrary or reversed in position, direction, or character.
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The two magnets were oppositely charged, causing them to attract.
The twins behaved oppositely in social situations—one outgoing, the other shy.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in scientific writing to describe forces, charges, or directions that are reversed relative to one another.
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contrarilyinversely
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