opposite, contradictory, contrary, antithetical mean being so far apart as to be or seem irreconcilable. opposite applies to things in sharp contrast or in conflict.

OPPOSITE definition: 1. completely different: 2. being in a position on the other side; facing: 3. facing the speaker…. Learn more.

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OPPOSITE meaning: 1 : located at the other end, side, or corner of something located across from something; 2 : completely different

Opposite is used to describe things of the same kind which are completely different in a particular way. For example, north and south are opposite directions, and winning and losing are …

Opposition is a semantic relation in which one word has a sense or meaning that negates or, in terms of a scale, is distant from a related word. Some words lack a lexical opposite due to an …

Jun 18, 2025 · Something opposite or contrary to something else. A person or thing that is entirely different from or the reverse of someone or something else; used to show contrast between …

There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word opposite, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

You say "yes," but I say "no": we're on opposite sides of the debate. Opposite can also mean "across," as in a house that’s on the opposite side of the street from yours.

Opposite refers to a position, direction, idea, or action that is contrary or completely different from another. It can characterizes things, places, individuals, or concepts that differ totally in their …