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oppositely

/ˈɑː.pə.zɪt.li/
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Adjective:opposite
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• adverb

1

In a manner, direction, or position that is directly contrary or opposed to something else.

Example

"In an electric field, two oppositely charged particles will naturally attract each other."

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• Nearby Words

opposer
opposing
opposite
oppositely
opposition
oppositional
oppress

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oppositely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oppositely
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