Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the opposite sex
Phrase
/ði ˈɒp.ə.zɪt sɛks/
Definition
The term refers to individuals who are of a different gender than oneself.
Examples
- As a teenager, John was often curious about dating the opposite sex.
- The camp encouraged participants to explore friendships with the opposite sex.
- She found conversations with the opposite sex to be intriguing and often humorous.
Meaning
It commonly pertains to heterosexual relationships or interactions, highlighting the distinctions between male and female genders.
Synonyms
- other gender
- gender counterpart
- different sex
