Top synonyms for “opposite”: antonym, contrary, diametric, diametrical, face to face, face-to-face, inverse, opponent, and 7 more below.
Definitions
- (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“to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'”
- (noun)a contestant that you are matched against
- (noun)a relation of direct opposition“we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true”
- (noun)something inverted in sequence or character or effect“when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse”
- (adjective)of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem“opposite leaves”
- (adjective)characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed“in diametric contradiction to his claims”
- (adjective)altogether different in nature or quality or significance“the medicine's effect was opposite to that intended”
- (adjective)the other one of a complementary pair“the opposite sex”
- (adjective)being directly across from each other; facing“And I on the opposite shore will be, ready to ride and spread the alarm”
- (adjective)moving or facing away from each other“looking in opposite directions”
- (adverb)directly facing each other“the two photographs lay face-to-face on the table”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "opposite"?
Common synonyms for "opposite" include antonym, contrary, diametric, diametrical, face to face, face-to-face. Our thesaurus lists 15 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "opposite"?
Antonyms for "opposite" include alternate. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "opposite" mean?
a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other Example: "to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'"
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