Opposite - translation, pronunciation and examples
opposite
completely different or facing across
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When to use opposite
противоположная сторона
противоположное направление
противоположная точка зрения
противоположное значение
противоположный ответ
opposite usage examples
Противоположная стена была выкрашена в синий цвет.
The opposite wall was painted blue.
Её мнение было противоположным моему.
Her opinion was the opposite of mine.
Similar words
same core meaning as the headword; used as the base form
different in a way that directly conflicts with something
showing clear difference, often for visual or stylistic contrast
reversed in order, direction, or mathematical relation
turned the other way around or moved in the opposite direction
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opposite synonyms
What's the difference between opposite / contrary / contrasting / inverse / reverse / diametrical
same core meaning as the headword; used as the base form
These two ideas are opposite.
Эти две идеи противоположны.
different in a way that directly conflicts with something
Her actions were contrary to her promises.
Её действия были противоположны её обещаниям.
showing clear difference, often for visual or stylistic contrast
The designer used contrasting colors.
Дизайнер использовал контрастные цвета.
reversed in order, direction, or mathematical relation
The inverse relationship is easy to see in the graph.
На графике легко увидеть обратную зависимость.
Please reverse the order of the steps.
Пожалуйста, поменяйте порядок шагов на обратный.
completely and formally opposite, often in the phrase 'diametrically opposite'
They had diametrical views on the issue.
У них были диаметрально противоположные взгляды на этот вопрос.
at the farthest possible opposite point; often used for strong contrast
Their opinions were polar opposites.
Их мнения были полными противоположностями.
facing or acting against something or someone
The two opposing teams lined up.
Две противоборствующие команды выстроились.
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How to pronounce opposite and what this word means
opposite translation: противоположный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce opposite
/ˈɒpəzɪt/
opposite translation
противоположный
opposite examples
The opposite wall was painted blue.
opposite transcription
/ˈɒpəzɪt/, /ˈɑpəzɪt/
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opposite meaning: what does it mean?
completely different or facing across
opposite pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
opposite is pronounced as /ˈɒpəzɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
opposite definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The opposite wall was painted blue. Translation: Противоположная стена была выкрашена в синий цвет.
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