opposing

Thân thiện

Two opposing chess players concentrate on the board.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Acting against or in resistance to something: Characterized by being in conflict, competition, or direct contrast with another person, group, force, or idea.
   • Situated opposite or facing: Placed or positioned directly across from something else.

Usage

• The primary use of "opposing" is as an adjective to describe something that is actively against or in conflict with another.
• It can describe physical positioning (e.g., teams on opposite sides) or abstract conflict (e.g., opposing viewpoints).
• It is often used before a noun (attributive position).

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The opposing team played very defensively.
  • She holds an opposing view on the proposed policy.
  • The two politicians presented opposing arguments during the debate.
  • The boxer dodged a punch from his opposing fighter.

Advanced Usage

• "in opposing": Used to indicate the act of being in a state of opposition.
  • The two groups found themselves in opposing camps on the issue.
• "diametrically opposing": An intensifier meaning completely or directly opposite.
  • Their philosophies were diametrically opposing, leaving no room for compromise.

Variants and Related Words

• Oppose (verb): To actively resist, argue against, or compete with.
  • He will oppose the new legislation.
• Opposition (noun): The state of being in conflict or resistance; the person or group that opposes.
  • The proposal faced strong opposition from residents.
• Opposite (adjective/adverb/noun/preposition): Directly facing or contrary.
  • They live on opposite sides of the street.

Synonyms

• Conflicting: Incompatible or at variance.
• Contrary: Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
• Rival: Competing with another for the same objective.
• Antagonistic: Showing or feeling active opposition.

Antonyms

• Supporting: Bearing all or part of the weight.
• Agreeing: Having the same opinion.
• Allied: Joined by or relating to an alliance.

Related Phrases

• On opposing sides: Belonging to groups that are in conflict.
  • The brothers found themselves on opposing sides of the legal case.
• Opposing force: A military or physical force that acts against another.
  • The general assessed the strength of the opposing force.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characterized by active hostility
   • opponent (or opposing) armies

Từ đồng nghĩa

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