opposed
English meaning: Opposed
Definition
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
Example
“There is still time to oppose this plan.”
Another example: “I'd like a tea, as opposed to the coffee everyone else is having.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A verb (past/participle) used in formal debate, politics, and everyday disagreement. Common in the fixed phrase 'as opposed to' (meaning 'rather than'). 'Be opposed to' expresses disagreement.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'opponere' (to set against), from 'ob-' (against) plus 'ponere' (to place), via Old French, entering English in the late 1300s.
Synonyms
- resisted
- objected to
- challenged
- contested
- countered
Antonyms / Opposites
- supported
- backed
- favoured
- endorsed
Related Words
- abortion
- arguing
- platforms
- slavery
- advocated
- referendum
- proposal
- policies
- supported
- amendment
Common Collocations
- opposed to
- strongly opposed
- as opposed to
- fiercely opposed
- remain opposed
Word Forms
oppose (v); opposed; opposing; opposition (n); opponent (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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