↔️opposite

adjective
/ˈɒp.əz.ɪt/

Meaning

Completely different; on the other side or facing something.
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;

Example Sentences

The two houses are on opposite sides of the street.

They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.

Example Expressions

polar opposite

Synonyms

contrary, reverse, contrasting, antithetical, opposing, conflicting, different
Entry 1
contrary, reverse, contrasting, antithetical
Entry 2
contrary, reverse, opposing, conflicting, different

Antonyms

similar, same, identical, corresponding
Entry 1
similar, same, identical
Entry 2
same, similar, identical, corresponding

Collocations

opposite direction, opposite side, exact opposite, complete opposite, opposite opinion, opposite effect
Entry 1
opposite direction, opposite side, exact opposite, complete opposite
Entry 2
opposite direction, opposite opinion, opposite effect

More Example Sentences

The post office is on the opposite side of the road.

Related Vocabularies

Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation.
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

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