In opposition to somebody/something
preposition
Against or in disagreement with someone or something.
He spoke in opposition to the new law.
Often appears as...
- stand in opposition to
- speak in opposition to
preposition
Competing or conflicting with someone or something.
The rival team is in opposition to ours in the finals.
Often appears as...
- play in opposition to
- go in opposition to
preposition
Against or in disagreement with someone or something.
He spoke in opposition to the new law.
Often appears as...
- stand in opposition to
- speak in opposition to
preposition
Competing or conflicting with someone or something.
The rival team is in opposition to ours in the finals.
Often appears as...
- play in opposition to
- go in opposition to
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Indication
Used when highlighting a strong disagreement or protest against policies, ideas, or actions.
Activists marched in opposition to the proposed environmental regulations.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Often used in political debates to signal disagreement with a party, policy, or candidate.
She ran for office in opposition to the incumbent.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
Considered formal; used in official or serious contexts, not typically in casual conversations.
The councilor was in opposition to the mayor's plan.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Indication
Used when highlighting a strong disagreement or protest against policies, ideas, or actions.
Activists marched in opposition to the proposed environmental regulations.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Often used in political debates to signal disagreement with a party, policy, or candidate.
She ran for office in opposition to the incumbent.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
Considered formal; used in official or serious contexts, not typically in casual conversations.
The councilor was in opposition to the mayor's plan.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Indication
Used when highlighting a strong disagreement or protest against policies, ideas, or actions.
Activists marched in opposition to the proposed environmental regulations.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Often used in political debates to signal disagreement with a party, policy, or candidate.
She ran for office in opposition to the incumbent.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
Considered formal; used in official or serious contexts, not typically in casual conversations.
The councilor was in opposition to the mayor's plan.
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