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/
Korean meaning: ~와 대조적으로, ~와는 달리, ~대신에
Korean pronunciation: 애즈 어**포우**즈드 투
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
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Origin
라틴어 'opponere'(반대하다)에서 유래되어 영어로 발전한 표현입니다. 'oppose'는 '반대편에 두다'라는 뜻으로, 두 가지를 대비시킬 때 사용하는 고전적인 표현입니다.
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“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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