opposite
/ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/
noun
- A person or thing that is completely different from another.
- Love and hate are opposites.
- In the game, you have to guess the opposite of each word.
- She is the opposite of her sister in every way.
adjective
- Located directly across from something or someone; facing.
- The library is on the opposite side of the street.
- She sat on the opposite end of the couch from her brother.
- The two buildings stand on opposite corners of the square.
- Completely different; contrary in nature, direction, or meaning.
- Hot is the opposite of cold.
- He went in the opposite direction from the rest of the group.
- They have opposite personalities—one is shy, the other outgoing.
preposition
- Facing; on the other side of a particular area from someone or something.
- The restaurant is opposite the train station.
- The park is located opposite the school.
- He sat opposite me at the dinner table.
adverb
- In a position facing someone or something; on the other side.
- They parked their car opposite the entrance.
- She lives just opposite from the grocery store.
- The two houses stand opposite each other.