What is another word for opposite?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒpəsˌɪt] (IPA)

Synonyms for Opposite:

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What are the hypernyms for Opposite?

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What are the opposite words for opposite?

The term "opposite" has its antonyms in various words depending on its context. If something is not opposite, then it would be similar or alike. If the opposite is only related to directions, then the antonyms for opposite would be concurrence or parallel. Other antonyms could be similar, analogous, identical, comparable, corresponding, corresponding, similar, same, alike or parallel. For instance, in terms of colors, antonyms for opposite could be analogous colors such as orange and yellow, and not dull or drab. In a mathematical context, antonyms for opposite would be same or identical. Often, the antonym for "opposite" has to do with a shared characteristic, idea or trait.

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Usage examples for Opposite

Presently a man came in and dropped in a chair opposite to him.
"Leo the Circus Boy"
Ralph Bonehill
At last she came and sat down opposite Wantele.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
She stared about her, then walked to a seat directly opposite to the one now occupied by the girl that looked like Mary.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester

Famous quotes with Opposite

  • The fate of every democracy, of every government based on the sovereignty of the people, depends on the choices it makes between these opposite principles, absolute power on the one hand, and on the other the restraints of legality and the authority of tradition.
    John Acton
  • We began intercepting Japanese radio transmissions, which indicated the two forces were very close to each other. We found out later that we were moving in opposite directions and passed each other by 32 miles.
    Jack Adams
  • Good writers define reality; bad ones merely restate it. A good writer turns fact into truth; a bad writer will, more often than not, accomplish the opposite.
    Edward Albee
  • I think in the past I think I probably was a little too diverse, probably went from one spectrum to the complete opposite and confusing people.
    Marc Almond
  • In horror movies today it's lots of fast cut shot and lots of loud noises on the soundtrack. I tried to do the opposite. Playing with silence for instance.
    Alejandro Amenabar

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