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Acronym vs Opposite - What's the difference?

acronym | opposite |


As nouns the difference between acronym and opposite

is that acronym is an abbreviation formed by (usually initial) letters taken from a word or series of words, that is itself pronounced as a word, such as RAM, radar, or scuba; sometimes contrasted with initialism while opposite is something opposite or contrary to another.

As an adjective opposite is

located directly across from something else, or from each other.

As an adverb opposite is

in an opposite position.

As a preposition opposite is

facing, or across from.

Behind vs Opposite - What's the difference?

behind | opposite |


As prepositions the difference between behind and opposite

is that behind is at the back of while opposite is facing, or across from.

As adverbs the difference between behind and opposite

is that behind is at the back part; in the rear while opposite is in an opposite position.

As nouns the difference between behind and opposite

is that behind is the rear, back-end while opposite is something opposite or contrary to another.

As an adjective opposite is

located directly across from something else, or from each other.

Antagonism vs Opposite - What's the difference?

antagonism | opposite |


As nouns the difference between antagonism and opposite

is that antagonism is a strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy while opposite is something opposite or contrary to another.

As an adjective opposite is

located directly across from something else, or from each other.

As an adverb opposite is

in an opposite position.

As a preposition opposite is

facing, or across from.

Duality vs Opposite - What's the difference?

duality | opposite |


As nouns the difference between duality and opposite

is that duality is a classification into two subclasses or opposed parts while opposite is something opposite or contrary to another.

As an adjective opposite is

located directly across from something else, or from each other.

As an adverb opposite is

in an opposite position.

As a preposition opposite is

facing, or across from.

Compatible vs Opposite - What's the difference?

compatible | opposite |


As adjectives the difference between compatible and opposite

is that compatible is capable of easy interaction while opposite is located directly across from something else, or from each other.

As nouns the difference between compatible and opposite

is that compatible is something that is compatible with something else while opposite is something opposite or contrary to another.

As an adverb opposite is

in an opposite position.

As a preposition opposite is

facing, or across from.

Complement vs Opposite - What's the difference?

complement | opposite |


As nouns the difference between complement and opposite

is that complement is something (or someone) that completes; the consummation while opposite is something opposite or contrary to another.

As a verb complement

is to complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.

As an adjective opposite is

located directly across from something else, or from each other.

As an adverb opposite is

in an opposite position.

As a preposition opposite is

facing, or across from.

Confront vs Opposite - What's the difference?

confront | opposite |


As a verb confront

is to stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with; to oppose; to challenge.

As an adjective opposite is

located directly across from something else, or from each other.

As a noun opposite is

something opposite or contrary to another.

As an adverb opposite is

in an opposite position.

As a preposition opposite is

facing, or across from.

Counteract vs Opposite - What's the difference?

counteract | opposite |


As a verb counteract

is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

As an adjective opposite is

located directly across from something else, or from each other.

As a noun opposite is

something opposite or contrary to another.

As an adverb opposite is

in an opposite position.

As a preposition opposite is

facing, or across from.

Instead vs Opposite - What's the difference?

instead | opposite |


As adverbs the difference between instead and opposite

is that instead is in the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative while opposite is in an opposite position.

As an adjective opposite is

located directly across from something else, or from each other.

As a noun opposite is

something opposite or contrary to another.

As a preposition opposite is

facing, or across from.

Opposite vs Straight - What's the difference?

opposite | straight |


As adjectives the difference between opposite and straight

is that opposite is located directly across from something else, or from each other while straight is not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.

As nouns the difference between opposite and straight

is that opposite is something opposite or contrary to another while straight is something that is not crooked or bent.

As adverbs the difference between opposite and straight

is that opposite is in an opposite position while straight is of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

As a preposition opposite

is facing, or across from.

As a verb straight is

to straighten.

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