opposite

Definition

• adj. being directly across from each other; facing
• adj. of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem
• adj. moving or facing away from each other
• adj. the other one of a complementary pair

Word forms

Plural

opposites

Example sentences

1. a.

   The opposite sides of the street have different shops.

2. prep.

   There is a beautiful park opposite my house.

3. n.

   Love and hate are often considered opposites.