opposite · adj
opposite (DIFFERENT)
B2 completely different
Dictionary examples:
All the traffic was going in the opposite direction. (34.4)
Attempts to calm everyone down had the opposite effect. (34.6)
the opposite sex
C1 people who are the other sex from you
Dictionary examples:
When you attend an all girls or all boys school, you don't study with members of the opposite sex. (35.4)
opposite (FACING)
B1 in a position facing something or someone but on the other side
Dictionary examples:
My socks always end up on opposite sides of the room after laundry. (0.0)
The vegetables and chocolate cake were placed on opposite sides of the table. (0.0)
The twins always sleep on opposite sides of the bed, kicking each other. (0.0)
My brother and I live on opposite sides of town. (25.0)
They sat at opposite ends of the table, refusing to talk. (28.4)
The map on the opposite page shows the main lakes in the area. (31.7)