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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
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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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More than 40 years later, at 82, he has the opposite problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Some did their exercises at times to match their body clock chronotype - the natural predisposition to morning or evening alertness - while others did the opposite.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Why do the results seem to run in the opposite direction?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"This was the opposite of what we imagined we would find."

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

“Two is correct,” says a voice approaching from the opposite direction—the second time I’ve been surprised to hear his voice this morning.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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Common Core Grades 9–10, List 1

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