opposed
/əˈpoʊzd/
op · posed
ə · ˈpoʊzd
English Definition
adj. against, in conflict
Significado en Español
opuesto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phản đối, chống lại
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Example Sentence
They are opposed to pollution.
他们反对污染。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
op(anti)+pose(place)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “opposed”.
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A
resistant
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B
welcoming
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C
ignorant
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D
uninterested
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A — resistant.
“opposed” means adj. against, in conflict
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Many parents were strongly ______ to the plan to shorten the summer break.
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A
devoted
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B
favorable
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C
agreeable
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D
opposed
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D — opposed.
“opposed” means adj. against, in conflict
Common questions about “opposed”
What does “opposed” mean?
opposed — adj. against, in conflict. In Chinese: 反对的.
How do you pronounce “opposed”?
opposed is pronounced /əˈpoʊzd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: op · posed.
How do you use “opposed” in a sentence?
They are opposed to pollution. (他们反对污染。)
What are synonyms for “opposed”?
contrary, against — all close in meaning to opposed (adj. against, in conflict).
Is “opposed” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. opposed appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “opposed”?
op(anti)+pose(place)
