opposite

Definitions of opposite in various dictionaries:

noun - a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other

noun - a relation of direct opposition

noun - a contestant that you are matched against

noun - something inverted in sequence or character or effect

adj - being directly across from each other

adj - of leaves etc

adj - moving or facing away from each other

adj - the other one of a complementary pair

adj - altogether different in nature or quality or significance

adj - characterized by opposite extremes

adv - directly facing each other

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.

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

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

One that is opposite or contrary to another.

An opponent or antagonist.

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

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

These adj ectives mean marked by a natural or innate and irreconcilable opposition.

noun - one that is radically different from another in some related way