opposite
/ˈɒpəzɪt/adjective
उच्चारण ऑपज़िट
सामने का; विपरीत
Basic word
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on the other side of an area, a road; as different as possible from something
सामने का; विपरीत
- the opposite side of the road
- in the opposite direction
- The bank is on the opposite side of the street.
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- The two trains were travelling in opposite directions.
- She holds the opposite view from her brother.
Synonyms facing contrary reverse contrasting converse
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[C]
a person or thing that is as different as possible from somebody or something else
विलोम, विपरीत
- Hot is the opposite of cold.
- Her calm nature is the exact opposite of her sister's.
- The words 'rise' and 'fall' are opposites of each other.
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- I expected praise, but he said the opposite.
Synonyms antonym reverse converse contrary antithesis
Opposite synonym
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on the other side of a particular area from somebody or something, and usually directly facing them
सामने
- She sat opposite me.
- the house opposite
- The post office is opposite the bus stand.
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- They sat opposite each other at the long table.
- We live in the flat opposite.
Synonyms facing across from in front of
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
facing contrary reverse contrasting converse antonym antithesis across from in front of
Antonyms
§Grammar and usage
The opposite of sth ('the opposite of good', not 'opposite to good'); opposite sb (no preposition: 'She sat opposite me'), or opposite to (British, formal); the opposite sex.
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: the opposite of sth ('the opposite of good', 'opposite to good' नहीं); opposite sb (बिना preposition: 'She sat opposite me'), या opposite to (British, औपचारिक); the opposite sex।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Opposites attract (people who are very different are often attracted to each other).
Idiom 'opposites attract' (बहुत भिन्न लोग प्रायः एक-दूसरे की ओर आकर्षित होते हैं)।
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One-word substitution
A word opposite in meaning to another is an antonym; similar in meaning a synonym; the direct opposite of something the antithesis ('Cruelty is the antithesis of kindness').
किसी शब्द के विपरीत अर्थ वाला शब्द antonym (विलोम); समान अर्थ वाला synonym (पर्यायवाची); किसी चीज़ का पूर्ण विपरीत antithesis ('Cruelty is the antithesis of kindness')।
General knowledge
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha must belong to a party with at least 10 per cent of the seats.
लोकसभा में विपक्ष के नेता को कम से कम 10 प्रतिशत सीटों वाले दल का होना चाहिए।