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- Dictionaryop·posed/əˈpōzd/
adjective
- 1. eager to prevent or put an end to; disapproving of or disagreeing with: "opposed to the construction of nuclear power plants" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of two or more things) contrasting or conflicting with each other: "the agency is being asked to do two diametrically opposed things" Similar
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The meaning of OPPOSED is set or placed in opposition : contrary. How to use opposed in a sentence.
to disagree with a principle or plan: She's opposed to any changes to the current legislation.
1. : to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast. one military force opposed to another. concreteness as opposed to abstraction L. E. Lynch. 2. : to place opposite or against something. oppose the enemy. oppose a congressional bill. 3. : to offer resistance to. opposer noun. Synonyms. buck. defy. fight.
Opposed definition: hostile or resistant (usually followed by to). See examples of OPPOSED used in a sentence.
to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate. to set as an obstacle or hindrance. to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages. to use or take as being opposite or contrary.
to disagree with something or someone, and speak or take action against them: Most local residents opposed the building of the shopping mall. The proposed tax rise has been vigorously opposed by business leaders.
to disagree with something or someone, and speak or take action against them: Most local residents opposed the building of the shopping mall. The proposed tax rise has been vigorously opposed by business leaders.
Two teams playing against each other are opposed; so are two sides in a war. If you're opposed, you're usually up against an opponent or opposing side. Politicians often talk about being opposed to one law and in favor of another. If someone is against higher taxes, they're opposed to higher taxes.
Definition of opposed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To be or act in contention or conflict with: opposed their crosstown rivals in the season finale. 2. To be hostile or resistant to; try to prevent: opposes the building of a new police station. 3. a. To set as an opposite in position: opposed the painting with a mirror across the room. b.
