as opposed to — in contrast to; rather than; instead of
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: in contrast to; rather than; instead of
Pronunciation (IPA): /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
Example Sentences
- He chose to walk as opposed to taking the bus and arrived 30 minutes late.
- She prefers online shopping as opposed to going to crowded malls.
- The new policy focuses on prevention as opposed to treatment.
as opposed to
PREPOSITION[/æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/]
in contrast to; rather than; instead of
in contrast to; rather than; instead of
As opposed to what he proposed, the truth has been exposed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase derives from Latin 'opponere', meaning to set against or place opposite. The word 'oppose' developed in English from this Latin root, used classically to contrast or set two things in opposition to one another.
Breakdown
ob- (against) + ponere (to place) → oppose (to set against) → opposed (past participle, placed in opposition)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He chose to walk as opposed to taking the bus and arrived 30 minutes late.”
“She prefers online shopping as opposed to going to crowded malls.”
“The new policy focuses on prevention as opposed to treatment.”
“My cat sleeps 20 hours a day as opposed to my hyperactive dog who never sits still.”
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