Opposite
adjective
On the other side or end; facing something or somebody.
The bank is opposite the supermarket.
Often appears as...
- sit opposite
- directly opposite
adjective
Completely different from.
My opinion is the exact opposite of yours.
Often appears as...
- exact opposite
- total opposite
noun
Somebody or something that is completely different from or the reverse of somebody or something else.
Her sister is her exact opposite.
Often appears as...
- exact opposite
- total opposite
preposition
Across from, facing, or in a contrary position to.
He lives in the house opposite ours.
Often appears as...
- the shop opposite
- house opposite
preposition
In a role or part complementary or contrasting to.
She acted opposite the leading actor in the drama.
Often appears as...
- acted opposite
- played opposite
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
On the other side or end; facing something or somebody.
The bank is opposite the supermarket.
Often appears as...
- sit opposite
- directly opposite
adjective
Completely different from.
My opinion is the exact opposite of yours.
Often appears as...
- exact opposite
- total opposite
noun
Somebody or something that is completely different from or the reverse of somebody or something else.
Her sister is her exact opposite.
Often appears as...
- exact opposite
- total opposite
preposition
Across from, facing, or in a contrary position to.
He lives in the house opposite ours.
Often appears as...
- the shop opposite
- house opposite
preposition
In a role or part complementary or contrasting to.
She acted opposite the leading actor in the drama.
Often appears as...
- acted opposite
- played opposite
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Placement
Indicates two things are directly facing each other across a space or barrier.
The statue stood opposite the entrance, welcoming guests.
Pro Tip 2/2Interactive Setting
Often used to describe seating arrangements where people face each other.
At the interview, the candidate sat opposite the panel of judges.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Placement
Indicates two things are directly facing each other across a space or barrier.
The statue stood opposite the entrance, welcoming guests.
Pro Tip 2/2Interactive Setting
Often used to describe seating arrangements where people face each other.
At the interview, the candidate sat opposite the panel of judges.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Placement
Indicates two things are directly facing each other across a space or barrier.
The statue stood opposite the entrance, welcoming guests.
Pro Tip 2/2Interactive Setting
Often used to describe seating arrangements where people face each other.
At the interview, the candidate sat opposite the panel of judges.
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