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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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paired
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
alternate

Opposites - 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)
antonymopposite word
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
word
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A relation of direct opposition

Example: "We thought sue was older than bill but just the reverse was true"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contraryreverse

A contestant that you are matched against

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opponentopposition

Something inverted in sequence or character or effect

Example: "When the direct approach failed he tried the inverse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inverse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
oppositenessopposition
Hyponyms (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-face

Opposites - 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)
diametricdiametricalpolar

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is OPPOSITES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, opposites is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
OPPOSITES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is OPPOSITES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, opposites is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OPPOSITES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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