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- Dictionaryopposed/əˈpəʊzd/
adjective
- 1. anxious to prevent or put an end to; disagreeing with: "he was opposed to discrimination" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of two or more things) contrasting or conflicting with each other: "the agency is being asked to do two diametrically opposed things" Similar
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to disagree with a principle or plan: She's opposed to any changes to the current legislation.
The meaning of OPPOSED is set or placed in opposition : contrary. How to use opposed in a sentence.
to disagree with something or someone, and speak or take action against them: Most local residents opposed the building of the shopping mall. The proposed tax rise has been vigorously opposed by business leaders.
The meaning of OPPOSE is to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast. How to use oppose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Oppose.
Opposed definition: hostile or resistant (usually followed by to). See examples of OPPOSED used in a sentence.
to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate. to set as an obstacle or hindrance. to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages. to use or take as being opposite or contrary.
1. To be or act in contention or conflict with: opposed their crosstown rivals in the season finale. 2. To be hostile or resistant to; try to prevent: opposes the building of a new police station. 3. a. To set as an opposite in position: opposed the painting with a mirror across the room. b.
(of a person) disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it. opposed to something He was strongly opposed to modernism in art. She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. They are totally opposed to abortion. the party most openly opposed to military rule. The majority of the population was either opposed or indifferent.
Two teams playing against each other are opposed; so are two sides in a war. If you're opposed, you're usually up against an opponent or opposing side. Politicians often talk about being opposed to one law and in favor of another. If someone is against higher taxes, they're opposed to higher taxes.
To oppose something is to go against it or fight hard to stop it. A senator might oppose a bill, or a teen might oppose authority. Words starting with opp-, like opposite, opponent, and oppose, usually hint that there's a disagreement somewhere.
