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opposite

opposite

Meaning of opposite

completely different or facing across

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British English/ˈɒpəzɪt/
American English/ˈɑpəzɪt/
Russian transcription[prətʲɪvəpɐˈloʐnɨj]
opposite
opposite - противоположный
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opposite usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Противоположная стена была выкрашена в синий цвет.

The opposite wall was painted blue.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Её мнение было противоположным моему.

Her opinion was the opposite of mine.

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opposite synonyms

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What's the difference between opposite / contrary / contrasting / inverse / reverse / diametrical

🇬🇧English
opposite

same core meaning as the headword; used as the base form

A1Very Often

These two ideas are opposite.

Эти две идеи противоположны.

C
🇬🇧English
contrary

different in a way that directly conflicts with something

A2Often

Her actions were contrary to her promises.

Её действия были противоположны её обещаниям.

C
🇬🇧English
contrasting

showing clear difference, often for visual or stylistic contrast

B1Often

The designer used contrasting colors.

Дизайнер использовал контрастные цвета.

I
🇬🇧English
inverse

reversed in order, direction, or mathematical relation

B2Often

The inverse relationship is easy to see in the graph.

На графике легко увидеть обратную зависимость.

🇬🇧English

turned the other way around or moved in the opposite direction

B1Very Often

Please reverse the order of the steps.

Пожалуйста, поменяйте порядок шагов на обратный.

D
🇬🇧English
diametrical

completely and formally opposite, often in the phrase 'diametrically opposite'

C1Rarely

They had diametrical views on the issue.

У них были диаметрально противоположные взгляды на этот вопрос.

P
🇬🇧English
polar

at the farthest possible opposite point; often used for strong contrast

B2Often

Their opinions were polar opposites.

Их мнения были полными противоположностями.

O
🇬🇧English
opposing

facing or acting against something or someone

B1Often

The two opposing teams lined up.

Две противоборствующие команды выстроились.

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How to pronounce opposite and what this word means

opposite translation: противоположный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce opposite

/ˈɒpəzɪt/

opposite translation

противоположный

opposite examples

The opposite wall was painted blue.

opposite transcription

/ˈɒpəzɪt/, /ˈɑpəzɪt/

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opposite meaning: what does it mean?

completely different or facing across

opposite pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

opposite is pronounced as /ˈɒpəzɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

opposite definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The opposite wall was painted blue. Translation: Противоположная стена была выкрашена в синий цвет.

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