Opposite

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Situated on the other or further side when seen from a specified or implicit viewpoint; facing. Completely different in nature, direction, or meaning; contrary or antithetical.

“The two politicians held opposite views on how to address the economic challenges facing the nation.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɒpəzɪt/

Syllables

op·po·site

Related Words

Synonyms

contrary reverseantitheticalinverse

Antonyms

synonymalternate

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Eight letters with pattern OPP-; contains five vowels (O, O, I, E)

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; double P with strong vowel content for versatile placement

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Words you can make from Opposite

Shorter words formed from the letters in “opposite”.

epist epopt estop pepos pepsi petos piest pipes pipet piste poets poise poops popes popie posit septi sotie spite spoot stipe stipo stoep stoop

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