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Hot is the opposite of cold.
What does Opposite mean?
Opposite means completely different or across from.
Dictionary definition
Completely different, or on the other side from something.
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The library is on the opposite side of the street.
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What does opposite mean?
Opposite means opposite means completely different or across from.
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Opposite
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WordOpposite.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningOpposite means completely different or across from.
ExampleExample: Hot is the opposite of cold.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- op · uh · zit
- Strongest beat
- op
- Ending
- zit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on op.
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Synonyms
Words like Opposite
reverseUse for something turned the other way or meaning the other thing.
contraryUse for something very different or against another idea.
Antonyms
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Opposite word family
Base word
opposite
adverb
oppositely
In an opposite way.
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