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- pronunciation:
- a
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siht
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, preposition
- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
located at or on the sides across from each other; facing.
I moved my bed to the opposite side of the room.- synonyms:
- facing
- similar words:
- on the contrary
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| definition 2: |
as different as possible.
He and his father always seem to have opposite opinions.- synonyms:
- contrary
- antonyms:
- identical, same
- similar words:
- conflicting, contradictory, contrasting, other, reverse
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person or thing that is completely different from another.
My sister and I are opposites in looks, tastes, and interests.Up and down are opposites.- similar words:
- contrary
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| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition: |
across from; facing.
They are building their house opposite mine.
- similar words:
- across from
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| derivations: |
oppositely (adv.), oppositeness (n.) |
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