Opposite (Adjective)
Meaning 1
The other one of a complementary pair; "the opposite sex"; "the two chess kings are set up on squares of opposite colors".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 2
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".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Moving or facing away from each other; "looking in opposite directions"; "they went in opposite directions".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 4
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 5
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.
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 6
Of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem; "opposite leaves".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The leaves on the stem were opposite, growing in pairs on either side of the stem.
- The botanist carefully examined the opposite leaves on the branch to identify the plant species.
- The plant's opposite leaves were a distinguishing characteristic that set it apart from other similar species.
- The gardener pruned the stem to encourage the growth of new opposite leaves.
- In this type of plant, the opposite leaves were typically larger and more vibrant than the leaves that grew alone.