Pronunciation: /ˈɑpəzɪt/
noun something that is completely different from something else
A1 My favorite color is blue, but my sister's favorite color is the opposite, which is red.
A2 In the game of chess, the opposite of a pawn is a queen, which has the most power.
B1 The opposite of success is not failure, but rather not trying at all.
B2 When it comes to personality traits, my brother and I are complete opposites.
C1 The political parties have opposite views on how to handle the current economic crisis.
C2 The artist's latest work explores the concept of duality and the idea of opposites in nature.
adjective contrary or radically different in some respect
A1 The opposite side of the street is where the park is located.
A2 She has an opposite personality to her sister - quiet and reserved.
B1 The two friends have completely opposite tastes in music.
B2 The opposite viewpoint was presented during the debate, causing a lively discussion.
C1 The artist's latest work is a complete opposite of his previous style.
C2 The two political parties have opposite ideologies, leading to a divided nation.
formal The building on the opposite side of the street is a bank.
informal The house opposite ours is painted a bright red.
slang I can't stand that guy, he's the opposite of cool.
figurative Her personality is the complete opposite of her sister's.
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