Synonyms for opposite
ˈɒp ə zɪt, -sɪt

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1. antonym, opposite word, opposite(noun)

   a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other

   "to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'"

   Synonyms:
   inverse, reverse, antonym, opposite word, contrary, opposition, opponent

   Antonyms:
   alternate, same

2. reverse, contrary, opposite(noun)

   a relation of direct opposition

   "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"

   Synonyms:
   reversal, turnabout, turnaround, setback, black eye, opposite word, reverse, verso, contrary, inverse, blow, antonym, opposition, opponent, reversion, reverse gear

   Antonyms:
   same, alternate

3. opposition, opponent, opposite(noun)

   a contestant that you are matched against

   Synonyms:
   foe, contrary, confrontation, enemy, opposer, resistance, foeman, antagonist, opponent, reverse, adversary, opposition, inverse, opposite word, antonym, resister, oppositeness

   Antonyms:
   same, alternate

4. inverse, opposite(adj)

   something inverted in sequence or character or effect

   "when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse"

   Synonyms:
   inverse, reverse, antonym, opposite word, contrary, opposition, opponent

   Antonyms:
   same, alternate

5. opposite(adj)

   being directly across from each other; facing

   "And I on the opposite shore will be, ready to ride and spread the alarm"- Longfellow; "we lived on opposite sides of the street"; "at opposite poles"

   Synonyms:
   diametric, diametrical, paired, polar

   Antonyms:
   same, alternate

6. opposite, paired(adj)

   of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem

   "opposite leaves"

   Synonyms:
   mated, diametric, diametrical, paired, polar

   Antonyms:
   same, alternate

7. opposite(adj)

   moving or facing away from each other

   "looking in opposite directions"; "they went in opposite directions"

   Synonyms:
   diametric, diametrical, paired, polar

   Antonyms:
   same, alternate

8. opposite(adj)

   the other one of a complementary pair

   "the opposite sex"; "the two chess kings are set up on squares of opposite colors"

   Synonyms:
   diametric, diametrical, paired, polar

   Antonyms:
   same, alternate

9. opposite(adj)

   altogether different in nature or quality or significance

   "the medicine's effect was opposite to that intended"; "it is said that opposite characters make a union happiest"- Charles Reade

   Synonyms:
   diametric, diametrical, paired, polar

   Antonyms:
   same, alternate

10. diametric, diametrical, opposite, polar(adverb)

    characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed

    "in diametric contradiction to his claims"; "diametrical (or opposite) points of view"; "opposite meanings"; "extreme and indefensible polar positions"

    Synonyms:
    paired, polar, glacial, diametral, frigid, gelid, pivotal, diametrical, icy, arctic, diametric

    Antonyms:
    same, alternate

11. face-to-face, opposite(adverb)

    directly facing each other

    "the two photographs lay face-to-face on the table"; "lived all their lives in houses face-to-face across the street"; "they sat opposite at the table"

    Synonyms:
    face-to-face

    Antonyms:
    same, alternate

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. opposite

   Synonyms:
   facing, adverse, repugnant, inconsistent, irreconcilable, contrary, antagonistic, counter, contradictory

   Antonyms:
   agreeing, coincident, consentaneous

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. opposite(a.)

   Synonyms:
   facing, over against

2. opposite(a.)

   Synonyms:
   contrary, repugnant, diverse, unlike, incompatible, inconsistent

3. opposite(a.)

   Synonyms:
   adverse, opposed, opposing, antagonistic, hostile, inimical

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1. List of paraphrases:

   contrary, opposed, inverse, reverse, contrast, opposing, contrario, opus, converse, conflicting, versa, reversed

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