opposites

Noun

opposite (plural opposites)

1. A person or thing that is importantly (substantively) different from someone or something else.
2. Especially, one that is different to the extreme degree of being the reverse.
   • She is the opposite of her ex-boyfriend who abused her both physically and verbally nearly every day for five years. She now works as an advocate and supportive listener for others who have endured abusive relationships.

   Synonyms:

   polar opposite

3. An opponent.
   • The dogfighter fought closely with his opposite.
4. A counterpart.
   • The Swedish diplomat worked closely with his opposite from Denmark.
5. An antonym.
   • "Up" is the opposite of "down".
6. An additive inverse.

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