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There was opposition to the new plan.
What does Opposition mean?
Opposition means disagreement or the side that disagrees.
Dictionary definition
Disagreement or resistance; also, the person or group that disagrees with another side.
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Opposition in a sentence
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The team faced strong opposition in the final game.
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In civics, students learned how opposition can challenge ideas and improve debate.
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What does opposition mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to opposition?
Resistance is close in meaning to opposition.
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WordOpposition.
Partnoun.
MeaningOpposition means disagreement or the side that disagrees.
ExampleExample: There was opposition to the new plan.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- op · uh · zish · un
- Strongest beat
- zish
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on zish.
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Synonyms
Words like Opposition
resistanceUse when people push against an idea or action.
disagreementUse when people do not share the same view.
Antonyms
Opposite words
supportUse when people agree with or help an idea.
agreementUse when people share the same view.
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Hint for students
Opposition means disagreement or the side that disagrees.
Common mix-up
Opposition is not the same as support. Opposition means opposition means disagreement or the side that disagrees.
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Read this model sentence: The team faced strong opposition in the final game. Clue words: team, faced, strong. Underline clue words that show why opposition fits instead of support. Now write one new sentence that shows opposition without using the word opposition. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show opposition?
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