In opposition
preposition
Against something or someone.
The political party is in opposition to the government's tax plan.
Often appears as...
- stand in opposition
- vote in opposition
Usage tips
Disapproving
preposition
In a competitive situation with someone.
The two teams are in opposition in the tournament final.
Often appears as...
- play in opposition
- meet in opposition
Usage tips
Neutral
preposition
In disagreement with a policy or proposal.
The union is in opposition to the new working hours proposed by the company.
Often appears as...
- be in opposition
- remain in opposition
Usage tips
Neutral
preposition
Performing the role of critic or adversary.
Being in opposition in parliament involves scrutinising and challenging the government's actions.
Often appears as...
- act in opposition
- serve in opposition
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
preposition
Against something or someone.
The political party is in opposition to the government's tax plan.
Often appears as...
- stand in opposition
- vote in opposition
Usage tips
Disapproving
preposition
In a competitive situation with someone.
The two teams are in opposition in the tournament final.
Often appears as...
- play in opposition
- meet in opposition
Usage tips
Neutral
preposition
In disagreement with a policy or proposal.
The union is in opposition to the new working hours proposed by the company.
Often appears as...
- be in opposition
- remain in opposition
Usage tips
Neutral
preposition
Performing the role of critic or adversary.
Being in opposition in parliament involves scrutinising and challenging the government's actions.
Often appears as...
- act in opposition
- serve in opposition
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Political Context
Often used when discussing parties or groups opposing government policies or legislation.
Environmental groups are in opposition to the new oil pipeline.
Pro Tip 2/2Debate Stance
Used when someone formally expresses objection to an idea during debates or discussions.
The senator stood in opposition to the controversial bill.
Pro Tip 1/2Political Context
Often used when discussing parties or groups opposing government policies or legislation.
Environmental groups are in opposition to the new oil pipeline.
Pro Tip 2/2Debate Stance
Used when someone formally expresses objection to an idea during debates or discussions.
The senator stood in opposition to the controversial bill.
Pro Tip 1/2Political Context
Often used when discussing parties or groups opposing government policies or legislation.
Environmental groups are in opposition to the new oil pipeline.
Pro Tip 2/2Debate Stance
Used when someone formally expresses objection to an idea during debates or discussions.
The senator stood in opposition to the controversial bill.
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