as opposed to

preposition
UK: /æz əˈpəʊzd tə/
US: /æz əˈpoʊzd tə/

  1. Used to make a comparison or show a contrast between two things.

    1. I prefer tea, as opposed to coffee. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our new policy focuses on prevention, as opposed to simply reacting to problems after they arise. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to introduce an idea that is different from or the opposite of another idea.

    1. He went to the city, as opposed to staying home. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article examines the benefits of exercise, as opposed to the risks of a sedentary lifestyle. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rather than as against instead of
as opposed to conjunction

  1. In contrast to; rather than. Used to indicate a preference.

    1. I'd like a new car as opposed to a used one. [ ] [ ]
    2. She chose to major in biology, as opposed to pursuing a career in the arts. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "as opposed to" in English means: Used to make a comparison or show a contrast between two things., Used to introduce an idea that is different from or the opposite of another idea..

The phonetic transcription of "as opposed to" is /æz əˈpəʊzd tə/ in British English and /æz əˈpoʊzd tə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "as opposed to": rather than, as against, instead of.

Example usage of "as opposed to": "I prefer tea, as opposed to coffee.". More examples on the page.