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Definition of opposite:
- Applied to the other of two things which are entirely different; other; as, the opposite sex; the opposite extreme.
- Extremely different; inconsistent; contrary; repugnant; antagonistic.
- One who opposes; an opponent; an antagonist.
- Placed directly in front of another part or organ, as a stamen which stands before a petal.
- Placed over against; standing or situated over against or in front; facing; - often with to; as, a house opposite to the Exchange.
- Set over against each other, but separated by the whole diameter of the stem, as two leaves at the same node.
- That which is opposed or contrary; as, sweetness and its opposite.
Synonyms:
turnaround, reversion, opposing, antonymous, glacial, setback, polar, antonym, reversal, turnabout, blow, opposed, diametrical, retrograde, hostile, adverse, counter, paired, different, arctic, antipodal, resister, synonymous, facing, confrontation, conflicting, diametral, inverse, matched, irreconcilable, resistance, contrasting, contradictory, reverse gear, contrary, inimical, oppositeness, other, opponent, confronting, side by side, black eye, foeman, same, diametric, mated, antonymic, opposition, opposite word, icy, pivotal, incompatible, antipodean, gelid, reverse, support, face-to-face, verso, frigid.
- dissimilar (part of speech: adjective)
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enemy (part of speech: noun)
- competitor,
- opponent,
- rival,
- archenemy,
- foe,
- unfriendly,
- savage,
- assailant,
- antagonist,
- opposition,
- shrew,
- attacker,
- devil,
- adversary,
- combatant,
- sectarian,
- sanguinary,
- sectary,
- invader,
- enemy
- diametric (part of speech: adjective)
- opponent (part of speech: noun)
- opposite side (part of speech: noun)
- opposite (part of speech: noun)
Usage examples:
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The Duke turned from the window, glanced at the wall opposite, then, as if something had caught his eye, went quickly to it.
- "Arsene Lupin", Edgar Jepson Maurice Leblanc. -
If she is relieved by your act, rest will follow; if not, the opposite.
- "Dawn", Mrs. Harriet A. Adams. -
Side right opposite Caroline's house.
- "Ronicky Doone", Max Brand.