opposing — Being in conflict with or resistance to something; contrary or opposite in nature or direction.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Being in conflict with or resistance to something; contrary or opposite in nature or direction.
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 반대하는, 대립하는
Korean pronunciation: 어-포-징 (강세: 포)
Example Sentences
- My cat and dog have opposing views on sharing the sofa - one says 'mine' and the other says 'also mine.'
- The opposing lawyer made several strong points during the trial.
- Despite opposing political beliefs, they remained good friends.
opposing
ADJECTIVE//əˈpoʊzɪŋ//
Being in conflict with or resistance to something; contrary or opposite in nature or direction.
Being in conflict with or resistance to something; contrary or opposite in nature or direction.
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Origin
From Latin 'opponere' meaning 'to place against' or 'to set before.' The word literally described the act of positioning something in front of or against another thing, like opponents facing each other in battle.
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“My cat and dog have opposing views on sharing the sofa - one says 'mine' and the other says 'also mine.'”
“The opposing lawyer made several strong points during the trial.”
“Despite opposing political beliefs, they remained good friends.”
“The two opposing magnets kept pushing each other away, just like my motivation and Monday morning.”
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