Opposite, contradictory, contrary, antithetical mean being so far apart as to be or seem irreconcilable Located at the other end, side, or corner of something located across from something Opposite applies to things in sharp contrast or in conflict.
Being in a position on the other side Used to show contrast between two people or two things. Find 458 different ways to say opposite, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at thesaurus.com.
Opposite suggests symmetrical antithesis in position, action, or character Opposite ends of a pole, sides of a road, views. Opposite is used to describe things of the same kind which are completely different in a particular way For example, north and south are opposite directions, and winning and losing are opposite results in a game.
Parked the car opposite the bank In a complementary dramatic role to There are 15 meanings listed in oed's entry for the word opposite, five of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Opposite ends of a room. Something opposite or contrary to something else A person or thing that is entirely different from or the reverse of someone or something else
