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Opposite

Noun, Adjective
UK /ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/
US /ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)

Definition

(adj/n) : Something that is completely different or reversed compared to another thing.

Example

"(adj) : Black is the opposite colour of white."

"(adj) : The two cities are located on opposite sides of the river, making travel between them slightly time-consuming."

"(n) : Her opinion was the opposite of mine, which led to a long discussion about the issue."

Explanation

The word opposite is used when two things are completely different from each other. It often means one thing is the reverse of another. For example, hot is the opposite of cold, and day is the opposite of night. Opposite can describe direction, meaning, opinion, or position. It helps us compare things and understand contrasts clearly. In daily life, we use this word to explain differences in choices, feelings, ideas, or physical positions, making communication clearer and easier to understand.