opposite — completely different; facing or positioned across from something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: completely different; facing or positioned across from something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːpəzɪt/
Korean meaning: 정반대의; 반대편에 위치한
Korean pronunciation: **아**퍼짓
Example Sentences
- My dog and cat are complete opposites - one loves water, the other runs away from a single drop!
- The restaurant opposite our office serves the best coffee in town.
- He said yes, but his body language screamed the opposite.
opposite
ADJECTIVE//ˈɑːpəzɪt//
completely different; facing or positioned across from something
Two children show opposite heights while playing on opposite sides
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Origin
From Latin 'oppositus,' the past participle of 'opponere,' meaning 'to place against.' This combines the prefix 'ob-' (against) with 'ponere' (to place or put).
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“My dog and cat are complete opposites - one loves water, the other runs away from a single drop!”
“The restaurant opposite our office serves the best coffee in town.”
“He said yes, but his body language screamed the opposite.”
“We're like opposite magnets - we're attracted to each other but constantly clash!”
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