Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
as opposed to
Preposition
/æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
Definition
In contrast to; rather than.
Examples
- She chose to pursue art as opposed to a career in medicine.
- He prefers hiking as opposed to spending the day indoors.
Meaning
Used to indicate a contrast or distinction between two things.
Synonyms
- instead of
- in contrast to
- rather than
