Opposing

Pronunciation: /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/

Definitions of opposing

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'opposing' describes something that is in conflict or contrast with something else

Example Sentences

A1 I have opposing views on the matter.

A2 The two teams have opposing strategies for the game.

B1 The opposing political parties cannot agree on a solution.

B2 The opposing sides in the debate presented compelling arguments.

C1 The opposing forces clashed in a fierce battle.

C2 The opposing factions in the company are causing tension among the employees.

Examples of opposing in a Sentence

formal The two political parties have opposing views on the new tax legislation.

informal My friends are always on opposing sides when it comes to choosing a movie to watch.

slang The opposing teams are going head to head in the championship game.

figurative The opposing forces of good and evil are constantly at war in the fantasy novel.

Grammatical Forms of opposing

• past tense: opposed
• plural: opposers
• comparative: more opposing
• superlative: most opposing
• present tense: opposes
• future tense: will oppose
• perfect tense: have opposed
• continuous tense: is opposing
• singular: opposer
• positive degree: opposing
• infinitive: to oppose
• gerund: opposing
• participle: opposed

Origin and Evolution of opposing

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'opposing' originated from the Latin word 'opponere', which means 'to set against'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'opposing' has retained its original meaning of being in conflict or contradiction with something, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to any form of resistance or opposition.