opposed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈpoʊzd/
KK: /əˈpoʊzd/
adjective
Definition
Being against something or someone; not in agreement or support.
Example
She was opposed to the idea of changing the school schedule.
Conversation
I heard you are opposed to going out tonight.
Yeah, I just want to relax at home instead.
But everyone else is going to have fun, don't you want to join?
Not really, I'm fine being opposed to the party this time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
contrary
antagonistic
hostile
Antonyms
agreeable
supportive
friendly
verb
Definition
To be against something or to disagree with it.
Example
She opposed the new policy because she believed it would harm the community.
Tense Forms
Past: opposed
Past Participle: opposed
Conversation
I heard you opposed the idea of moving the meeting to Friday.
Yeah, I thought it would be too hectic for everyone.
That makes sense, but did you talk to the team about it?
Root Explanation
Opposed → It is formed from "ob-" (meaning against) and "ponere" (meaning to place). The word "opposed" means placed against or in opposition to something.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'against' ('ob-') something that is 'placed' ('ponere') — that's why opposed means to be against something.
Visually Confused Words
unopposed
supposed
reoppose
peplosed
composed