opposition
Translation
opposition, resistance, the opposition
Examples
There was strong opposition to the new law.
There was strong opposition to the new law.
The opposition party voted against the bill.
The opposition party voted against the bill.
Grammar Patterns
opposition to ((sth.)) There was strong opposition to the new law.
the opposition The opposition party voted against the bill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: resistance, dissent; Antonyms: support, agreement
Etymology
From Latin 'opponere' (to set against), from 'ob-' (against) + 'ponere' (to place).
Memory Tips
Think of 'op-' as 'opposite' and 'position'. Opposition is taking the opposite position.