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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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OPPOSED definition: 1. completely different: 2. rather than: 3. to disagree with a principle or plan: . Learn more.
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.
If you oppose someone or oppose their plans or ideas, you disagree with what they want to do and try to prevent them from doing it. Mr Taylor was not bitter towards those who had opposed him. [ VERB noun ]
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 disagree with a principle or plan: She's opposed to any changes to the current legislation.
Definition of opposed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
1. not in favour of; against. opposed to violence. I am utterly opposed to any form of terrorism. We are strongly opposed to the presence of foreign troops in this region. He was opposed to the development of nuclear weapons. 2. not corresponding; opposite; different. directly opposed aims.
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.
