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"opposite" vs "oppsite of"

The correct phrase is 'opposite' without the preposition 'of'. 'Opposite' is used to indicate something that is completely different or contrary to something else. 'Opposite of' is not a standard construction in English.

Last Updated: March 25, 2024

opposite

Correct. 'Opposite' is used to indicate something that is completely different or contrary to something else.

Use 'opposite' to describe something that is completely different or contrary to something else. It is often followed by a noun or a pronoun.

Examples:

  • The weather today is the opposite of yesterday.
  • She is the opposite of her sister in terms of personality.

Alternatives:

  • contrary
  • diametrically opposed
  • antithesis
  • reverse
  • contradictory

oppsite of

Incorrect. 'Opposite of' is not a standard construction in English.

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