Opposing Meaning in English

word · lemma: oppose

US

/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/

uh-POH-zing

UK

/əpˈəʊzɪŋ/

uh-POH-zing

التعريف

Describing something or someone that is against or on the opposite side of another thing, idea, or person.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often used before a noun ("opposing team," "opposing views"). More formal than simply saying "opposite." Common in sports, debates, or when comparing two sides. Do not use to mean just "different"—"opposing" implies active resistance or contrast.

• Spanish: opuesto - contrario - que se opone
• Portuguese (BR): oposto - contrário - que se opõe
• Portuguese (PT): oposto - contrário - que se opõe
• Chinese (Simplified): 对立的 - 相反的 - 反对的
• Chinese (Traditional): 對立的 - 相反的 - 反對的
• Hindi: विरोधी - विपरीत
• Arabic: معارض - مضاد
• Bengali: বিরোধী - প্রতিপক্ষ
• Russian: противоположный - противостоящий
• Japanese: 対立する - 反対の
• Vietnamese: đối lập - đối kháng
• Korean: 반대하는 - 맞서는
• Turkish: karşıt - zıt
• Urdu: مخالف - متضاد
• Indonesian: yang berlawanan - yang menentang

جمل نموذجية

The opposing teams met on the field.

basic

They have opposing opinions about the new law.

basic

My brother and I support opposing sides.

basic

The debate got heated as the opposing candidates challenged each other.

natural

We listened to both opposing arguments before making a decision.

natural

It's hard to find common ground between such opposing viewpoints.

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