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opposite

🇬🇧 UK/'ɒpәzit/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA2

Definitions

adj.

Located directly across from something; completely different in nature or character

对面的,相对的;相反的,截然不同的

n.

A person or thing that is completely different from or contrary to another

对立面,相反的事物

prep.

Facing or across from someone or something

在……对面

adv.

In a position directly across from something or someone

在对面,相对地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
opagainst, toward
+
positto place, put, position
+
esuffix
=opposite

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The opposite side of the street has newer buildings.

  • 2.

    Love and hate are opposite emotions.

  • 3.

    The opposite of success is not failure, but inaction.

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