opposing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
KK: /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is against or in conflict with something else.
Example
The opposing team played very well during the match.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more opposing
Superlative: most opposing
Conversation
Did you see the game last night between the two opposing teams?
Yeah, it was so exciting!
I couldn't believe how close the score was, especially with such opposing styles of play.
I know, right? It made the match even more thrilling!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
contrary
antagonistic
adverse
Antonyms
supportive
agreeing
allied
verb
Definition
To be against something or to fight against it.
Example
They are opposing the new law that was proposed.
Tense Forms
Past: opposed
Past Participle: opposed
Conversation
Did you hear about the debate competition next week?
Yeah, I heard it's between two opposing teams.
I wonder who will win, they both have strong arguments.
Root Explanation
Opposing → It is formed from "op-" (meaning against) and "ponere" (meaning to place). The word describes the act of placing oneself against something or someone.
Memory Tip
Think of 'against' ('op-') and 'placing' ('ponere') to remember that opposing means to place oneself against something.
Visually Confused Words
posing
supposing
topping
sopping
prosing
posting
lopping
loosing