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- Dictionaryopposed/əˈpəʊzd/
adjective
- 1. anxious to prevent or put an end to; disagreeing with: "he was opposed to discrimination" 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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to disagree with a principle or plan: She's opposed to any changes to the current legislation.
Opposed definition: hostile or resistant (usually followed by to). See examples of OPPOSED used in a sentence.
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.
The meaning of OPPOSED is set or placed in opposition : contrary. How to use opposed in a sentence.
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.
Definition of opposed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To oppose something is to go against it or fight hard to stop it. A senator might oppose a bill, or a teen might oppose authority. Words starting with opp-, like opposite, opponent, and oppose, usually hint that there's a disagreement somewhere.
verb. /əˈpəʊz/ Verb Forms. to disagree strongly with somebody’s plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding. oppose somebody/something This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. He threw all those that opposed him into prison. to oppose a war/bill/plan.
The meaning of OPPOSE is to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast. How to use oppose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Oppose.
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 set (something) over against something else in place, or to set (two things) so as to face or be opposite to one another.
