opposite: betydning og definisjoner

Placed or located directly across from something else or from each other: opposite sides of a building.

Facing the other way; moving or tending away from each other: opposite directions.

Being the other of two complementary or mutually exclusive things: the opposite sex; an opposite role to the lead in the play.

Altogether different, as in nature, quality, or significance: The effect of the medication was opposite to that intended.

Sharply contrasting; antithetical: had opposite views on the subject.

Botany Growing in pairs on either side of a stem: opposite leaves.

One that is opposite or contrary to another.

An opponent or antagonist.

An antonym.

In an opposite position: They sat opposite at the table.

Across from or facing: parked the car opposite the bank.

In a complementary dramatic role to: He played opposite her.