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opposingBeing 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.

opposing concept
💡 Concept

Being in conflict with or resistance to something; contrary or opposite in nature or direction.

opposing rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Opposing composers keep composing while disposing!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixop--
Rootpos
Suffix--ing

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.

🎵Rhyme

proposingcomposingdisposing

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

The two opposing magnets kept pushing each other away, just like my motivation and Monday morning.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

contraryconflictingcontradictoryrivalhostile

Antonyms

supportingagreeing

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