opposite
Translation
opposite, contrary, facing
Examples
My house is on the opposite side of the street.
My house is on the opposite side of the street.
North is the opposite of south.
North is the opposite of south.
He sat opposite me.
He sat opposite me.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) on the other side from (a noun) My house is on the opposite side.
the opposite of ((sth.)) completely different from (sth.) North is the opposite of south.
((sb./sth.)) facing (sb./sth.) He sat opposite me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contrary, conflicting, facing; Antonyms: same, similar, adjacent
Etymology
From Latin 'oppositus', past participle of 'opponere' (to set against), from 'ob-' (against) + 'ponere' (to place).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'op-' (like oppose) and 'posite' (like position). It's in the 'opposite position'.