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opposites Definition and Meaning in English (opposites definition)

noun
Synonyms:contrastsantithesesreverses
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Opposites definition: Things that are completely different from each other in nature or quality.

Definitions of Opposites

  1. 1noun

    Things that are completely different from each other in nature or quality.

  2. 2noun

    People or things that are at the other end of a range or spectrum.

Example Sentences

“Black and white are opposites.”

“They say opposites attract.”

“We discussed the concept of opposites in class.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

similaritieslikenessesresemblances

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveoppose
present participleopposing
nounopposite
nounopposition
adjectiveopposite

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

opposites attractexpression

People who are very different from each other are often drawn to each other.

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Opposites definition: Things that are completely different from each other in nature or quality.
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'Opposites' translates to 'opposites' in English. Opposites definition: Things that are completely different from each other in nature or quality.
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