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/
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
The twins are complete opposites — one loves noise, the other craves silence.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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).
Breakdown
ob- (against) + -pose (to place) + -ite (adjective suffix) = opposite
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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