opposite

adjective
UK: /ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/
US: /ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/

  1. Being in a position on the other side of a place.

    1. The bank is opposite the school. [ ] [ ]
    2. My house is on the opposite side of the street from the grocery store so I can walk. [ ] [ ]

  2. Completely different.

    1. They have opposite views. [ ] [ ]
    2. The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference according to some thinkers. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

contrary reverse
opposite noun

  1. A person or thing that is completely different from another person or thing.

    1. Hot is the opposite of cold. [ ] [ ]
    2. Success is often the opposite of what people expect it to be. [ ] [ ]
opposite adverb

  1. In a position facing something or someone, or on the other side of a place.

    1. They sat opposite each other. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new cafe is located opposite the library so I can easily grab a coffee. [ ] [ ]
opposite preposition

  1. Facing someone or something.

    1. I sat opposite her at the table. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new building is opposite the old one, creating a striking contrast. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "opposite" in English means: Being in a position on the other side of a place., Completely different..

The phonetic transcription of "opposite" is /ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/ in British English and /ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "opposite": contrary, reverse.

Example usage of "opposite": "The bank is opposite the school.". More examples on the page.