opposition — resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 반대, 저항, 반발
Korean pronunciation: 어퍼**지**션
Example Sentences
- The pizza topping opposition was so intense that the family had to order two separate pizzas to avoid World War III.
- The opposition demanded a full investigation into the corruption scandal.
- His proposal met with unexpected opposition from his own team members.
opposition
NOUN//ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən//
resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument
resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument
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Origin
From Latin 'oppositio', derived from 'opponere' meaning 'to set against' or 'to place opposite'. The word combines the prefix 'ob-' (against) with 'ponere' (to place or put).
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“The pizza topping opposition was so intense that the family had to order two separate pizzas to avoid World War III.”
“The opposition demanded a full investigation into the corruption scandal.”
“His proposal met with unexpected opposition from his own team members.”
“The cat showed fierce opposition to the vet visit by hiding under the bed for three hours.”
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