OPPOSITES
(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Opposites.
Opposites - as an adjective
Of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem
Example: "Opposite leaves"
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paired9Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
alternate9Opposites - as a noun
A word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
Example: "To him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antonym12opposite wordHypernyms (Closely Related)
word8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A relation of direct opposition
Example: "We thought sue was older than bill but just the reverse was true"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrary13reverse10Something inverted in sequence or character or effect
Example: "When the direct approach failed he tried the inverse"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inverse10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
oppositeness16opposition14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Opposites - as an adverb
Directly facing each other
Example: "The two photographs lay face-to-face on the table"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
face-to-faceOpposites - as an adjective satellite
Being directly across from each other; facing
Example: "And i on the opposite shore will be, ready to ride and spread the alarm"
Moving or facing away from each other
Example: "Looking in opposite directions"
The other one of a complementary pair
Example: "The opposite sex"
Altogether different in nature or quality or significance
Example: "The medicine's effect was opposite to that intended"
Characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
Example: "In diametric contradiction to his claims"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diametric14diametrical16polar7Example Sentences
"Black and white are considered opposites in terms of color."
"She and her sister could not be more different; they are complete opposites."
"The opposites of hot and cold are often used to describe extreme temperatures."
"The concept of yin and yang represents opposites in Chinese philosophy."
"Some people believe that opposites attract in romantic relationships."
Word Game Points
Is OPPOSITES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, opposites is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OPPOSITES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is OPPOSITES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, opposites is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOPPOSITES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is OPPOSITES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, opposites is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOPPOSITES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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