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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

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But by not actually addressing the elephant in the room, “Michael” does the opposite, making its subject look like a bona fide creep.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

It is a notable statement at a time when many in Silicon Valley and beyond believe the opposite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Sheen will reprise his role as composer Antonio Salieri opposite Howells as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Do the opposite: If they pump it, short it.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Finally, on the opposite side of where they had camped the night before, they found Brian and Dan sitting on a log, together but each severely injured.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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Common Core Grades 9–10, List 1

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