26984 words

opposed

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
completely different:

Examples:

His view of the situation is diametrically (= very strongly) opposed to mine.
2
rather than:

Examples:

I'd prefer to go in May, as opposed to September.
3
to disagree with a principle or plan:

Examples:

She's opposed to any changes to the current legislation.
4
disagreeing with something:

Examples:

Mom’s strongly opposed to my learning to drive.
I’d prefer to go in May, as opposed to (= rather than) September.

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