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CEFR B2+ · Environmental issues
opposition
/ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/ 📚 Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Strong disagreement or resistance to a plan, idea, or person. It can also refer to the political party or group that is against the government in power.
Synonyms
resistance
disagreement
dissent
protest
antagonism
Antonyms
agreement
support
approval
cooperation
endorsement
Translations
opposition in your language
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عربي
معارضة أو مقاومة.
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اردو
مخالفت یا مزاحمت۔
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हिंदी
विरोध या प्रतिरोध।
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中文
反对或抵抗。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Opposition means to strongly disagree with something. It is when people are against an idea or a plan. It can also be a group that is against the main government.
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Memory TipRemember 'opposite' – when people are on the opposite side of an idea.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The new policy faced strong opposition (disagreement) from many citizens.
Despite some opposition (resistance), the team decided to move forward with the project.
The government's plan met with unexpected opposition (disagreement) from its own members.
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