opposed
adj. · v.-
1 disagreeing with a plan (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatedisagreeing strongly with something, such as a plan or a law.
actively resisting or disagreeing with a specific policy, action, or idea. Often used with the preposition 'to'.
ExampleMost of the local residents are opposed to the plan to build a new shopping mall.
ExampleThe board of directors remained firmly opposed to the merger, citing concerns over the long-term stability of the partner company.
UsageCommonly follows the verb 'to be' and takes the preposition 'to'.
PitfallThey are opposed against the new law.They are opposed to the new law.The adjective 'opposed' is followed by the preposition 'to', not 'against'.
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2 completely different (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatebeing as different as possible from something else.
situated or moving in a direction or position that is diametrically different; contrasting in nature.
ExampleThe two brothers have completely opposed views on how to spend money.
ExampleThe researchers reached entirely opposed conclusions despite analyzing the same set of raw data from the clinical trials.
UsageOften used to describe abstract concepts like views, interests, or goals.
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3 past action of resisting (v.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe past tense of 'oppose', meaning you tried to stop something from happening.
the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'oppose', indicating the act of competing against or resisting an entity.
ExampleThe small army opposed the invasion for three weeks before retreating.
ExampleThroughout his political career, he consistently opposed any legislation that threatened environmental protections.