opposite

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈɒpəsɪt/
/ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

2 Definition

An opponent.

3 Definition

An antonym.

Example Sentences
  • "Up" is the opposite of "down".
4 Definition

An additive inverse.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Located directly across from something else, or from each other.

Example Sentences
  • She saw him walking on the opposite side of the road.
2 Definition

Of leaves and flowers, positioned directly across from each other on a stem.

3 Definition

Facing in the other direction.

Example Sentences
  • They were moving in opposite directions.
4 Definition

Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.

Example Sentences
  • He is attracted to the opposite sex.
5 Definition

Extremely different; inconsistent; contrary; repugnant; antagonistic.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

In an opposite position.

Example Sentences
  • I was on my seat and she stood opposite.
Preposition
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Facing, or across from.

Example Sentences
  • He lives opposite the pub.
2 Definition

In a complementary role to.

Example Sentences
  • He played opposite Marilyn Monroe.
3 Definition

On another channel at the same time.

Example Sentences
  • The game show Just Men! aired opposite The Young and the Restless on CBS.