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Definition opposite in American English

opposite preposition

preposition
/ˈɑpəzɪt/
1

across from or facing someone or something

Example

the bus stop opposite the theater

Example

Adam took the seat opposite her.

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2

together with someone else as the other of the two main actors in a play or movie

Example

Tom Hanks has played opposite Meg Ryan in three hit films.

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Definition opposite in American English