Opposed: meaning, definitions and examples
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opposed
[ ษหpoสzd ]
in conflict
In conflict with; in opposition to; in contrast with.
Synonyms
against, anti, conflicting, contradictory, contrary
Examples of usage
- He was opposed to the proposal.
- The two candidates have opposed views on the issue.
- She is opposed to any form of discrimination.
- The two teams are opposed to each other in the final match.
- Many people are opposed to the new law.
unfavorable
Unfavorably disposed towards someone or something.
Synonyms
adverse, antagonistic, disagreeable, hostile, unfavorable
Examples of usage
- He is opposed to any changes in the project.
- She is opposed to the idea of raising taxes.
- The company is opposed to hiring new employees at the moment.
Translations
Translations of the word "opposed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น oposto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเฅเคงเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช entgegengesetzt
๐ฎ๐ฉ menentang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัะธะปะตะถะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przeciwny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅฏพใฎ
๐ซ๐ท opposรฉ
๐ช๐ธ opuesto
๐น๐ท karลฤฑt
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนุงุฑุถ
๐จ๐ฟ protichลฏdnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ protichodnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฏน็
๐ธ๐ฎ nasproten
๐ฎ๐ธ andstรฆรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแฆแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษks
๐ฒ๐ฝ opuesto
Etymology
The word 'opposed' originated from the Middle English word 'opposen', which came from the Old French word 'opposer', and ultimately from the Latin word 'opponere' meaning 'to set against'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century.
See also: oppose, opposer, opposing, opposite, opposition, unopposed.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #2,162, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.
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