opposing
word · lemma: oppose
/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
uh-POH-zing
/əpˈəʊzɪŋ/
uh-POH-zing
Definition
Describing something or someone that is against or on the opposite side of another thing, idea, or person.
Usage & Nuances
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 oponePortuguese (BR): oposto - contrário - que se opõePortuguese (PT): oposto - contrário - que se opõeChinese (Simplified): 对立的 - 相反的 - 反对的Chinese (Traditional): 對立的 - 相反的 - 反對的Hindi: विरोधी - विपरीतArabic: معارض - مضادBengali: বিরোধী - প্রতিপক্ষRussian: противоположный - противостоящийJapanese: 対立する - 反対のVietnamese: đối lập - đối khángKorean: 반대하는 - 맞서는Turkish: karşıt - zıtUrdu: مخالف - متضادIndonesian: yang berlawanan - yang menentang
Example Sentences
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.
natural
The opposing teams met on the field.
basic
They have opposing opinions about the new law.
basic