Definition of "opposite"
Kid-friendly meaning of opposite, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "opposite" mean?
opposite (adjective) — the most different from something else.
Example sentences using "opposite"
Grade K–2
Hot is the opposite of cold.
Grade 3–5
The two best friends had completely opposite ideas about what to do at recess.
Grade 6–8
The exact opposite of a smart idea is usually a different bad idea — the right move is almost always somewhere in the careful middle.
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