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opposing

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/ · UK /əˈpəʊzɪŋ/

opposing means: On the other side of a contest or disagreement, or having a different, conflicting opinion.

adjective

ON OTHER SIDEB2

On the other side of a contest or disagreement, or having a different, conflicting opinion.

  • The opposing team scored first.
  • They hold opposing views on education.
  • The two opposing armies met near the river.

Similar words: opposite, rival, conflicting

Opposites: allied

Common phrases: the opposing team, opposing views, opposing sides, opposing forces

Questions about opposing

What does opposing mean?

On the other side of a contest or disagreement, or having a different, conflicting opinion.

What is opposing in other languages?

Türkçe: karşı · Español: contrario · Français: adverse · Deutsch: gegnerisch · Italiano: avversario · 日本語: 対立する

How do you pronounce opposing?

In American English /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/; in British English /əˈpəʊzɪŋ/.

How do you use opposing in a sentence?

The opposing team scored first. They hold opposing views on education.

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