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Definition opposite in American English

opposite noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɑpəzɪt/
1

someone or something that is completely different from someone or something else

Example

We were opposites in character.

Example

Whatever I suggested, they would go and do the opposite.

Example

Larry seemed very agitated - the complete opposite of his usual cool self.

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Definition opposite in American English