Oppositely

/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt.li/

विपरीत रूप से; उल्टे ढंग से

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Origin & History

From English opposite + -ly, ultimately from Latin oppositus (“placed against, opposite”), past participle of opponere (“to set against”).

अंग्रेज़ी opposite + -ly से; मूलतः लैटिन oppositus (“सामने/विरुद्ध रखा हुआ”), जो opponere (“विरुद्ध रखना/खड़ा करना”) का भूतकालिक कृदंत है।

Definition

In a way that is the reverse of something else, often showing contrast in position, direction, effect, or opinion.

किसी चीज़ के उल्टे या विपरीत तरीके से; स्थिति, दिशा, प्रभाव या राय में विरोध/उलटाव दिखाते हुए।

Parts of Speech

Adverb:
The two doors open oppositely, so they never collide.
दोनों दरवाज़े विपरीत दिशा में खुलते हैं, इसलिए वे कभी टकराते नहीं।

Usage Examples

They reacted oppositely to the same news.
Place the magnets oppositely so they attract each other.
The two teams are oppositely ranked this season.
He interpreted her silence oppositely from what she intended.

Synonyms

Conversely Contrarily Inversely The other way round Reverse-wise

Antonyms

Similarly Likewise Correspondingly In the same way Analogously

Related Forms

Noun
Opposite / Opposition / Oppositeness
Verb
Oppose / Opposing / Opposed
Adjective
Opposite / Opposed / Oppositional
Adverb
Oppositely / Oppositely-directed

Idioms & Phrases

Think oppositely
उल्टा/विपरीत सोचना
Work oppositely
उल्टे/विपरीत ढंग से काम करना
Move oppositely
विपरीत दिशा में चलना