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Opposed Directly Values Adjective Bre əˈpəʊzd əˈpoʊzd Remained
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BrE / əˈpəʊzd / NAmE / əˈpoʊzd / |
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- she remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.
- they are totally opposed to abortion.
- our views are diametrically opposed on this issue.
- his actions seemed directly opposed to the values of the company.
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opposed(adjective)BrE / əˈpəʊzd / NAmE / əˈpoʊzd / - disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it
- She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.
- They are totally opposed to abortion.
- very different from something
- Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue.
- used to make a contrast between two things
- 200 attended, as opposed to 300 the previous year.
- This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to (= rather than) strength.
Extra Examples- His actions seemed directly opposed to the values of the company.
- The path he saw himself taking in his research seemed directly opposed to the ethos of the department.
- The two sets of values seemed mutually opposed.
- the party most openly opposed to military rule
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