opposite
opposite Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Completely different; of a contrary kind, nature, or direction.
"The two siblings have completely opposite personalities despite growing up in the same household."
Situated on the other or further side when seen from a specified or implicit viewpoint; facing.
"They walked across the bridge to reach the opposite bank of the river."
(In botany) Situated in pairs on either side of a stem at the same node.
"Maple trees are easily recognized by their opposite leaf arrangement."
• noun
A person or thing that is totally different from or the reverse of someone or something else.
"In many ways, her calm demeanor is the exact opposite of her brother's energetic nature."
• preposition
In a position on the other side of a specific area from; facing.
"The public library is located directly opposite the town hall."
(Of a leading actor) In a complementary dramatic role to another performer in a play, film, or television production.
"He starred opposite a renowned stage actress in the theatrical adaptation."
• adverb
In a position facing a specified or implied subject; across from someone or something.
"She sat down in the armchair and he took the seat directly opposite."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English via Old French from the Latin 'oppositus', the past participle of 'opponere' ('to set against'), formed from 'ob-' ('against') and 'ponere' ('to put or place').