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противоположный

opposite

Meaning of противоположный

completely different or facing across

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Russian[prətʲɪvəpɐˈloʐnɨj]
opposite
противоположный - opposite
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противоположный with English translation

противоположный usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The opposite wall was painted blue.

Противоположная стена была выкрашена в синий цвет.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Her opinion was the opposite of mine.

Её мнение было противоположным моему.

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противоположный belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

противоположныйopposite
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen
сыройraw
солёныйsalty
нарезанный ломтикамиsliced

противоположный synonyms

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What's the difference between противоположный / другой / иной / противоположный по направлению / обратный / контрастный

🇷🇺Russian
противоположный

The most direct and general meaning: 'facing across' or 'completely different.'

A1Very Often

That is the opposite bank of the river.

Это противоположный берег реки.

🇷🇺Russian

A broader word meaning 'other' or 'not this one.' It does not always mean 'opposite.'

A1Very Often

I have another option.

У меня есть другой вариант.

И
🇷🇺Russian
иной

Similar to 'другой,' but often sounds more literary or neutral-formal.

A1Often

He chose a different path.

Он выбрал иной путь.

П
🇷🇺Russian
противоположный по направлению

Specifies direction: movement in the reverse direction.

A1Rarely

We went in the opposite direction.

Мы пошли в противоположном по направлению пути.

О
🇷🇺Russian
обратный

Means 'reversed,' 'backward,' or 'in the opposite order'; often used for movement, order, or process.

A1Often

This is the return route.

Это обратный маршрут.

К
🇷🇺Russian
контрастный

Means 'sharply different' or 'strongly contrasting.' Often used for colors, images, or characters.

A1Rarely

They have contrasting colors in their clothes.

У них контрастные цвета в одежде.

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How to pronounce противоположный and what this word means

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

how to pronounce противоположный

[prətʲɪvəpɐˈloʐnɨj]

противоположный translation

opposite

противоположный examples

The opposite wall was painted blue.

противоположный transcription

[prətʲɪvəpɐˈloʐnɨj]

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противоположный meaning: what does it mean?

находящийся напротив или совершенно другой

противоположный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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противоположный 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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