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opposed

Pronunciation: [əˈpoʊzd]

Word

Learn how to use opposed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) when two things or people do not agree or are against each other. If two friends like different sports teams, they might be opposed to each other's favorites.

Example

The two groups were opposed in their views about the new park.

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They were not opposed to hearing the other side's opinion.

Example

What are the main reasons people are opposed to the new rules?

Context: “expression of disagreement”

(verb) to actively disagree with something or someone. When you say you are opposed, you show that you do not support an idea or action, like when you don’t like a new school policy.

Example

She opposed the decision to cut art classes in school.

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He did not oppose the proposal and agreed with the idea.

Example

Why do you oppose that new plan at school?

How to pronounce opposed

Pronunciation: [əˈpoʊzd]

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