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opposed
/əˈpoʊzd/
against or in opposition to something
The two teams were strongly opposed to each other.
They were in direct conflict or disagreement.
general
being against or in opposition to something or someone
Many citizens were opposed to the new law.
They were against the new law.
She opposed his proposal during the meeting.
She disagreed with and argued against his proposal.
Can be used as an adjective or verb (to oppose).
Collocations
strongly opposedvery much againstopposed toagainst
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Often used in formal contexts, such as politics or debates, to describe disagreement or resistance.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'opposed' in formal settings; in casual speech, 'against' is more common.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'opposen' (14th century), from Old French 'opposer', from Latin 'opponere' (to place against), from 'ob-' (against) + 'ponere' (to place).
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or political contexts to describe disagreement or resistance.
Word Breakdown
op-
against
prefix-posed
placed
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