opposed

[əˈpəʊzd]

[əˈpoʊzd]

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oppose

Opposed means having or showing strong disagreement with something.

When people are opposed to something, it usually means they don't like the idea and want to stop it from happening. This can be in a big way, like protesting against a new law, or in a small way, like disagreeing with a friend's opinion at dinner. Opposed is often used when talking about disagreements on important issues, like politics or social problems. It can also be used more casually to describe someone who doesn't agree with you on something trivial, like what movie to watch tonight.

How common is "opposed"?

Word opposed is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

verb

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
Example: There is still time to oppose this plan.
To object to.
Example: Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.
To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
Example: They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.
To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

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adjective

Acting in opposition; opposing.
Being, of having an opponent; not unopposed.
Opposite.

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Real examples of "opposed" in context

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Entertainment

And, yeah, when you focus on spectacle as opposed to character, audiences, I think, are a little inured to spectacle.

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Bob Odenkirk Rewatches Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Nobody 2 & More | Vanity Fair