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located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space
- The library is on the opposite side of the street.
- A small cottage stands on the opposite bank of the river.
- She pointed to the opposite corner of the room.
- The painting hung on the opposite wall.
- We waited at the opposite platform for the next train.
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completely different or contrasting in nature, form, or quality
- Their political views are opposite in every way.
- The two sisters have opposite personalities.
- We took opposite approaches to solving the problem.
- His calm demeanor was opposite to her fiery temper.
- The paintings evoke opposite emotions.
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being the other of a corresponding or complementary pair in position, function, or nature
- The opposite pieces fit together like a puzzle.
- In chess, they played a game with bishops of opposite colors.
- She found companionship with someone from the opposite background.
- We worked with members from the opposite team.
- Opposite sexes were separated in the competition.
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(in baseball) relating to the side of the field corresponding to a batter's opposite hitting side
- He lined the ball to the opposite field.
- Her swing naturally sends hits toward the opposite side.
- The batter showed great control by sending the ball to the opposite gap.
- Opposite hits are harder for the defense to predict.
- The player focused on improving his opposite swings during practice.