adjective

opposed

uh-POHZD

adjective

Disagreeing with or against something; in conflict with.

"She is firmly opposed to the new zoning law."

How to Use Opposed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing against something, often used with "to" — "opposed to."

Common mistake

"As opposed to" means "in contrast with," e.g., "I prefer tea as opposed to coffee."

Common pairings

opposed to strongly opposed as opposed to

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She is firmly _____ to the new zoning law.

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