Opposite: English to English |
Opposite (a.) Applied to the other of two things which are entirely different; other; as, the opposite sex; the opposite extreme. |
Opposite (a.) Extremely different; inconsistent; contrary; repugnant; antagonistic. |
Opposite (a.) Placed directly in front of another part or organ, as a stamen which stands before a petal. |
Opposite (a.) Placed over against; standing or situated over against or in front; facing; -- often with to; as, a house opposite to the Exchange. |
Opposite (a.) Set over against each other, but separated by the whole diameter of the stem, as two leaves at the same node. |
Opposite (n.) One who opposes; an opponent; an antagonist. |
Opposite (n.) That which is opposed or contrary; as, sweetness and its opposite. |