Opposed
/əˈpoʊzd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo be against something; to disagree with or disapprove of something.
/əˈpoʊz/
To be against or in conflict with something.
The council voted to oppose the new development.
💡 Simply: Imagine you want pizza, but your friend wants tacos. You're *opposed* to their taco idea, you'd rather have pizza!
👶 For kids: When you don't like something or disagree with someone.
More Examples
Many citizens opposed the proposed tax increase.
She opposed her sister's decision to move abroad.
How It's Used
"The senator opposed the bill."
"She opposed her opponent's argument."
Being in conflict or disagreement; hostile or antagonistic.
/əˈpoʊzd/
Being against or in conflict with something.
They held opposed views on the subject.
💡 Simply: Imagine two teams in a game. They are *opposed* to each other, trying to win.
👶 For kids: When people or groups are not on the same side.
More Examples
The opposed armies prepared for battle.
The opposed candidates debated their policies.
How It's Used
"There were opposed viewpoints on the issue."
"The opposed parties presented their arguments."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
oppose something tooth and nail
To strongly oppose something or someone.
"The local community opposed the new highway expansion tooth and nail."
in opposition to
Against; in disagreement with.
"The activist group marched in opposition to the new law."
From Old French *opposer* (to set against, resist), from Latin *opponere* (to set against, oppose), from *ob-* (against) + *ponere* (to place).
The word 'opposed' has been used for centuries to describe the act of disagreeing or standing against something, evolving from legal and political contexts into broader applications.
Memory tip
Imagine two people standing back-to-back, not in agreement, forming an "o" for oppose.
Word Origin
"To set against, oppose"