Engelska

oppose

gb/əpˈoʊz/ us/əpˈoʊz/
B1 Engelska
~ 2200
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Verb B1 action
1

Actively resist or disagree with

To say or act to show you do not agree with something and want to stop it.

Användningsmönster: to oppose [something]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'oppose' with 'object to'. 'Oppose' is often broader and can include actions, not just words.
Synonymer
resist (Focuses more on physical or active effort to stop something, while 'oppose' can be verbal or ideological.) | object (Often used for formal statements of disagreement, especially in meetings or legal contexts.)
Antonymer
support (Means to agree with or help something to happen, the opposite of resisting it.)
Ordkombinationer
strongly oppose |oppose a plan |oppose a decision |oppose a proposal |oppose a bill
Teman
politics |conflict |law |communication |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • Many citizens oppose the new tax law.
  • She opposed the idea of moving to another city.
  • The group opposed the construction of the factory.
  • Several politicians opposed the bill in parliament.
  • He openly opposed his manager’s decision.
Exempel för inlärare
  • I oppose this plan.
  • They oppose the war.
  • We oppose cutting down the trees.
  • She opposes the new rules.
  • The workers oppose the change.
Verb B2 relation
2

Be positioned opposite

To be across from someone or something.

Användningsmönster: to be opposed to [someone/something]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may think this meaning always implies conflict; in fact, it can be neutral physical placement.
Synonymer
face (Emphasizes looking toward something, not necessarily in opposition.)
Antonymer
align with (To be positioned in the same direction or side rather than facing against.)
Ordkombinationer
directly opposed |opposed teams |opposed positions
Teman
spatial |sports |space |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • The two buildings oppose each other across the street.
  • In the debate, she was opposed by a well-known lawyer.
  • Our team will oppose theirs in the final match.
Exempel för inlärare
  • The bank opposes the park.
  • He was opposed by a strong player.
  • The chairs oppose each other.
Grammatik
Grundform
oppose
IPA
GB/əpˈoʊz/
US/əpˈoʊz/
Stavelser och betoning
op - pose (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
Ordformer
Verb
  • Base: oppose
  • 3rd Person Singular: opposes
  • Present Participle: opposing
  • Past: opposed
Ordfamilj
Forms
opposes verb opposing verb opposed verb
Core family
opposition noun B1 opponent noun A2 opposite adjective A2
Negative and opposite forms
unopposed adjective
Advanced or less common
oppositional adjective
Uttryck

be opposed to

1
/bˈi əpˈoʊzd tə/
fixed phrase

Disagree with or disapprove of

To not agree with something and want it not to happen.

Exempel
  • I am strongly opposed to smoking in public places.
  • They were opposed to the changes in the law.

oppose someone/something tooth and nail

1
/əpˈoʊz sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ tˈuθ ˈænd nˈeɪl/
idiom informal

Fight strongly against

To fight very hard to stop someone or something.

Exempel
  • The community opposed the new shopping center tooth and nail.
  • They opposed the policy tooth and nail until it was withdrawn.

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