B2adjective 2K

Opposed

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈpəʊzd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈpəʊzd/"]/

Meaning of Opposed

disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it

In simple words: Disagreeing with something or someone.

Opposed in a sentence

• He was **strongly opposed** to modernism in art.
• She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.
• They are totally opposed to abortion.
• the party most openly opposed to military rule
• The majority of the population was either opposed or indifferent.
• Our views are **diametrically opposed** on this issue.
• The two sets of values seemed mutually opposed.
• His actions seemed directly opposed to the values of the company.
• 200 attended, as opposed to 300 the previous year.
• This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to *(= rather than)* strength.

How to use Opposed

Use 'opposed' in discussions where there is disagreement or conflict. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in written English.

Grammar pattern

be opposed + to + object

Memory hint

Remember 'opposed' sounds like 'opposing teams'—think of two teams that don't agree.

Related words

Collocations with Opposed

• be
• remain
• adamantly
• bitterly
• deeply
• be
• seem
• stand
• completely
• diametrically
• directly
• to

Synonyms for Opposed

• against
• antagonistic
• resistant
• contrary
• hostile

Opposites of Opposed

• agree
• support
• favor

Common mistakes with Opposed

• Mixing up 'opposed' with 'oppose', which is the verb form.
• Using 'opposed' without a clear object, e.g., 'He is opposed.' should be followed by 'to my proposal.'
• Confusing 'opposed' with 'against', which has a slightly different nuance.

Frequently asked questions about Opposed

What does Opposed mean?

Disagreeing with something or someone.

What is the definition of Opposed?

disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it

How do you use Opposed in a sentence?

He was **strongly opposed** to modernism in art.

Can you give another example of Opposed?

She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.

What are synonyms for Opposed?

Common alternatives include against, antagonistic, resistant, contrary, hostile.

What is the opposite of Opposed?

Opposite meanings include agree, support, favor.

What words go with Opposed?

It commonly pairs with be, remain, adamantly, bitterly, deeply, be, seem, stand, completely, diametrically, directly, to.

What are common mistakes when using Opposed?

Mixing up 'opposed' with 'oppose', which is the verb form. Using 'opposed' without a clear object, e.g., 'He is opposed.' should be followed by 'to my proposal.' Confusing 'opposed' with 'against', which has a slightly different nuance.

How do you pronounce Opposed?

US: /["/əˈpəʊzd/"]/, UK: /["/əˈpəʊzd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Opposed?

Use 'opposed' in discussions where there is disagreement or conflict. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in written English.

What CEFR level is Opposed?

"Opposed" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.