Monday 28 February 2011

Opposites: Definitions.


Definitions of 'Opposite' from www.thefreedictionary.com ...

'Opposite', adj.
1. Placed or located directly across from something else or from each other.

2. Facing the other way; moving or fending away from each other.
3. Being the other of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.

4a. Altogether different, as in nature, quality, or simply chance.
4b. Sharply contrasting; anti-antithetical.

4c. (Bontany) Growing in pairs on either side of the stem.
5a. One that is opposite, or contrary to another.

5b. An apponent or antogonist.
5c. An antonym.
5d. Across from or facing.

5c. In a complementary, dramatic role.

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