oppositely

/'ɔpəzitli/

Thân thiện

Two children sit oppositely on a seesaw in the park.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In an opposite position, direction, or manner: Used to describe something that is situated, facing, or moving in a directly contrary way to something else.
   • In a contrary or diametrically different way: Used to indicate that an action is performed or a quality is manifested in a way that is the reverse of another.

Examples of Usage

• Adverb:
  • The two magnets were placed oppositely, so they repelled each other.
  • He argued his point, but she argued just as strongly and oppositely.
  • The leaves on this plant grow oppositely along the stem.

Advanced Usage

• Used in scientific or technical descriptions: Often describes the arrangement of parts, such as leaves or electrical charges.
  • In the circuit, the currents were flowing oppositely, causing cancellation.

Variants and Related Words

• Opposite (adj): Situated on the other or further side; completely different.
  • They live on opposite sides of the street.
• Opposition (n): Resistance or dissent; the state of being opposite.
  • The proposal faced strong opposition.

Synonyms

• Contrarily: In a contrary manner.
• Conversely: Introducing a statement or idea that reverses one that has just been made or referred to.
• Antipodally: In a diametrically opposite position.

Related Phrases

• Act oppositely: To behave in a directly contrary way.
  • When told to be quiet, the child would always act oppositely and shout.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an opposite position