opposite
Example Sentences
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The opposite of that is to be judgmental.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Two of the central characters are former female soldiers, who fought on opposite sides.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Canada, on the other hand, has done exactly the opposite: If you have a direct ancestor born across the northern border, no matter how far back, you probably qualify.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Trump, too, seemed happy after the meeting with his ideological opposite.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
“I’m the opposite, I think. I mean, I am excited about people I like, but I don’t want them to know.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
Vocabulary lists containing opposite
Opposites Attract
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The Number System
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Common Core Grades 9–10, List 1
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