opposite

The word “opposite” has 3 syllables: op-po-site

It's pronounced as /ˈɑːpəzɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for opposite?

In the thesaurus, “opposite” has 32 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for opposite along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for opposite

adverse
alien
antagonistic
antipathetic
antipodal
antipode
antipodean
antithesis
antithetical
antonym
contradictory
contrary
converse
counter
counterpoint
cross
diametric
diametrical
disparate
dissimilar
divergent
hostile
inverse
mirror image
negation
negative
obverse
polar
reverse
unalike
unfavorable
unlike

Antonyms for opposite

alike
analog
analogous
analogue
carbon copy
copy
counterpart
duplicate
equivalent
identical
like
noncontradictory
replica
same
similar
synonym
synonymous

Meanings of opposite

noun
1. Something opposite or contrary to something else.
2. An opponent.
3. An antonym.
4. An additive inverse.
adjective
1. Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
2. Of leaves and flowers, positioned directly across from each other on a stem.
3. Facing in the other direction.
4. Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.
5. Extremely different; inconsistent; contrary; repugnant; antagonistic.
adverb
1. In an opposite position.
preposition
1. Facing, or across from.
2. In a complementary role to.
3. On another channel at the same time.

Example Sentences

They live in the house opposite the park.
His opinion was completely opposite to hers.
The restaurant is on the opposite side of the street.
Their personalities couldn’t be more opposite.
She chose a color that’s the exact opposite of what I expected.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to opposite, such as: adverse, alien, alike, analog, analogous, analogue, antagonistic.

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