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opposite; contrary

NounSino-Korean: 反對

  1. 1

    opposite; contrary

    A state in which something is completely different from another thing in its shape, position, direction, quality, etc.

    Korean definition: 어떤 것이 다른 것과 모양, 위치, 방향, 속성 등에서 완전히 다름.

    • You can solve this problem by thinking about the one you just solved in the opposite way.

    • This book's mood is the complete opposite of the book I read last time.

  2. 2

    opposition; objection

    The state of being against a certain behavior, opinion, etc., without following it.

    Korean definition: 어떤 행동이나 의견 등을 따르지 않고 거스름.

    • The children formed a sports club despite the adults' opposition.

    • The National Assembly forcibly pushed amendments to the bill and ran into public opposition.