Words / A2

OP-uh-zit/ˈɒpəzɪt/

Opposite means completely different, or on the other side: the opposite side, opposite opinions, sit opposite me. Opposite can be a preposition: opposite the bank (British English often needs no from). In front of is facing the front, not always across the road. The opposite of hot is cold. Do not say “opposite from the shop” in careful British English — opposite the shop.

Meaning

Completely different, or on the other side.

Examples

• “The bank is on the opposite side of the road.”
• “The pharmacy is opposite the station.”
• “Quiet is the opposite of noisy.”

Good to know

opposite + place (no from). the opposite of + noun. Contrast: in front of.

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