Opposite ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Opposite ( adjective )

1. Facing the other way or in a different direction.
2. Located on the other side.
3. Completely different or contrasting.

Origin:

Late middle english from latin oppositus, past participle of opponere meaning to set against.

Examples:

1. The two buildings are opposite each other across the street.
2. The opposite wall of the room was covered in posters.
3. The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference.
4. She sat down on the opposite end of the couch from him.
5. The opposite sides of a coin have different designs.

(As a noun)

Opposite ( noun )

1. Facing the other way or in a different direction.
2. Located on the other side.
3. Completely different or contrasting.

Origin:

Late middle english from latin oppositus, past participle of opponere meaning to set against.

Examples:

1. The two buildings are opposite each other across the street.
2. The opposite wall of the room was covered in posters.
3. The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference.
4. She sat down on the opposite end of the couch from him.
5. The opposite sides of a coin have different designs.