opposite (EN)

adjective, preposition, adverb, noun

adjective “opposite”

1. being directly across
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   They sat at opposite ends of the table during dinner.
2. inverse; 180 degree from something
   When exchanged goodbyes, we went in opposite directions.
3. as much different as possible
   We have opposite views on the issue.

preposition “opposite”

1. located across from something
   The bank is located opposite the supermarket.
2. (about an actor) performing as someone's partner in a film or play
   She starred opposite Tom Hanks in the romantic comedy.

adverb “opposite”

1. placed or situated across from something
   He sat opposite me at the table.

noun “opposite”

1. a person or thing that is completely different from another, especially to show contrast
   He's the opposite of his father; always late and never apologizes.
2. a word that means the reverse of another word
   "Hot" is the opposite of "cold."
3. in mathematics, a number that when added to another number results in zero
   In mathematics, the opposite of 5 is -5 because when added together, they equal zero.