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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.
OPPOSED definition: 1. completely different: 2. rather than: 3. to disagree with a principle or plan: . Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
If you are opposed to something, you disagree with it or disapprove of it. He had initially been opposed to the plan. American English : opposed / əˈpoʊzd /
Definition of opposed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb. 1.(transitive) to fight against, counter, or resist strongly. 2.(transitive) to be hostile or antagonistic to; be against. 3.(transitive) to place or set in opposition; contrast or counterbalance. 4.(transitive) to place opposite or facing. 5.(intransitive) to be or act in opposition.
to disagree with a principle or plan: She's opposed to any changes to the current legislation.
