Antonyms for opposite
| Grammar : Adj, noun |
| Spell : op-uh-zit, -sit |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒp ə zɪt, -sɪt |
Definition of opposite
Origin :- late 14c., "placed on the other side of (something)," from Old French oposite "opposite, contrary" (13c.), from Latin oppositus "standing against, opposed, opposite," past participle of opponere "set against" (see opponent). Meaning "contrary in nature or character" is from 1570s. As a noun from late 14c. As a preposition from 1758. As an adverb from 1817. Related: Oppositely.
- adj unlike, conflicting; completely different
- noun something completely unlike
- Opposite him sat a tall fellow very erect and stiff in his chair.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- He had an invitation to the opposite coast which he thought he would accept.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- It was at this critical moment that Cassidy entered from the opposite side of the office.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Therefore, two men of strong beliefs were set on opposite sides of the fence.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- By this they were opposite the old stand, where Shandy was hiding.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- It was flanked by a river, upon the opposite bank of which rose a gentle mountain.
- Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
- It was opposite my eyes, which really were open now, I felt sure.
- Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
- She is mentioned as the opposite to the mild, dignified Hygd, the queen of the Getas.
- Extract from : « Beowulf » by Unknown
- A white figure was visible under the shade of the opposite trees.
- Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock
- This friendly speech of the friar ended as they stepped on the opposite bank.
- Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock
Synonyms for opposite
- adverse
- another adverse
- antagonistic
- antilogy
- antipodal
- antipode
- antipodean
- antipole
- antithesis
- antithetical
- antonym
- contra
- contradiction
- contradictory
- contrapositive
- contrary
- contrast
- contrasted
- converse
- corresponding
- counter
- counterpart
- crosswise
- diametric
- diametrically opposed
- different
- differing
- dissimilar
- diverse
- facing
- flip-side
- foil
- fronting
- hostile
- inconsistent
- independent
- inimical
- inverse
- irreconcilable
- obverse
- opposed
- opposition
- ornery
- other extreme
- other side
- other side of coin
- paradox
- paradoxical
- polar
- repugnant
- retrograde
- reverse
- reversed
- separate
- unalike
- unconnected
- unrelated
- unsimilar
- vice versa
- violative
- vis-Ã -vis
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