Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
opposite
adjective, noun, preposition
/ˈäpəzit/
Definition
Having a position or direction that is completely different from something else.
Examples
- The opposite of hot is cold.
- In a debate, they took opposite sides on the issue.
- Her smile was the opposite of his frown.
Meaning
The opposite of something refers to a contrasting or reverse state, quality, or action.
Synonyms
- contrary
- reverse
- antithesis
- inverted
- opposing
