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Antonyms for opposite number


Grammar : Noun



Definition of opposite number

  • As in assailant : noun attacker
  • As in rival : noun person who opposes in competition
  • As in counterpart : noun match; identical part or thing
  • As in adversary : noun opponent
  • As in antagonist : noun person causing problem
Example sentences :
  • A weary trudge brings him to 457, opposite number 1, whence he started.
  • Extract from : « Inventors at Work » by George Iles
  • Then out of the corner of his eye he saw that he was opposite number two in the rival boat, and he knew that they were gaining.
  • Extract from : « The Swan and Her Crew » by George Christopher Davies
  • My opposite number was a lovely girl called Zoe something or other.
  • Extract from : « Diary of a U-Boat Commander » by Anonymous
  • They moved across to the left: the first man sat down and his opposite number stood up.
  • Extract from : « The Witch Doctor and other Rhodesian Studies » by Frank Worthington
  • I wouldn't mind being in charge—old Haas' opposite number at this end.
  • Extract from : « Irresistible Weapon » by Horace Brown Fyfe

Synonyms for opposite number

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