oppositely

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to describe a situation or action that is the opposite of what is normally expected.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oppositely
apocalypses , hypocrisies , obstacles

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Variants

List of all variants of oppositely that leads to same result
opposite , oppositely , oppositeness , oppositenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'oppositus', meaning 'faced in opposite directions'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'oppositely' is often used in mathematics to describe points that are located on opposite sides of a line or plane.

2. In the game of chess, a pawn can move 'oppositely' by moving backwards.

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Related Concepts

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1. antonym: A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

2. contronym: A word that has more than one meaning, one of which is the opposite of the other.

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Culture

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In literature, oppositely is often used to create dramatic tension or surprise. For example, in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', the pigs, who were originally seen as the saviors of the farm, betray the other animals and become the oppressors. In music, the term 'opposites attract' is used to describe the phenomenon of people being drawn to each other despite their differences.

How to Memorize "oppositely"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale with 'oppositely' at the center, and 'opposite' on one end and 'normal' or 'expected' on the other end.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oppositely' with the idea of 'surprise' or 'unexpectedness'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Opposites Oppose Each Other' to remember the meaning of 'oppositely'.

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