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Definition opposite in British English

opposite adjective

adjective
/ˈɒpəzɪt/
1

across from or on the other side of someone or something

Example

On the opposite side of the road from the school was the church.

Example

A picture on the opposite page caught her attention.

Example

They sat at opposite ends of the room.

Synonyms and related words
behind in front rear
Example

These proposals would have the opposite effect to the one intended.

Example

The car smashed into a lorry coming in the opposite direction.

Synonyms and related words
conflicting opposite otherwise
Definition opposite in British English