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Definition opposite in British English

opposite adverb

adverb
/ˈɒpəzɪt/
1

on the other side of an area from someone or something and facing towards them

Example

She was fascinated by the woman sitting opposite.

Example

Jim and Rachel live opposite (=on the other side of the road).

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Definition opposite in British English