Definitions

opposite

[op-uh-zit, -sit] / ˈɒp ə zɪt, -sɪt /

ADJECTIVE

unlike, conflicting; completely different

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adverse antagonistic antithetical contradictory differing paradoxical reversed

STRONG

antipodal contrary counter facing hostile independent inverse obverse reverse separate

WEAK

antipodean contrapositive contrasted corresponding crosswise diametric diametrically opposed different dissimilar diverse flip-side fronting inconsistent inimical irreconcilable opposed ornery polar repugnant retrograde unalike unconnected unrelated unsimilar violative vis-à-vis

Antonyms

STRONG

agreeing similar

WEAK

compatible like

NOUN

something completely unlike

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antithesis contrary

STRONG

antipode antonym contra contradiction contrast converse counterpart foil inverse obverse opposition paradox reverse

WEAK

another adverse antilogy antipole other extreme other side other side of coin vice versa

Antonyms

STRONG

agreement same similarity

WEAK

likeness

Example Sentences

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"It was the opposite. It is anything but a flop, because it worked."

From Science Daily

But scientists say the opposite can be true.

From Science Daily

The first principle of politics is the opposite.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Do the opposite: If they pump it, short it. If they dump it, go long,” Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a post on X.

From MarketWatch