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opposing Meaning & Definition

-əʊzɪŋ

What Does Opposing Mean?

Opposing is an adjective that means That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of oppose.

Word Facts for Opposing

Part of speechadjective, verb
Pronunciation/-əʊzɪŋ/
Syllables1
Synonymshostile, opponent and opposed

Opposing Definition (Adjective)

  1. That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.

    opposing armies

Opposing as a Verb

  1. present participle and gerund of oppose

Synonyms of Opposing

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Antonyms of Opposing

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Opposing in a Sentence

opposing armies

opposing players

opposing teams

Word Forms & Grammar

opposing (not comparable)

opposing

Words That Rhyme With Opposing

How to Pronounce Opposing

You say opposing as /-əʊzɪŋ/. It has 1 syllable.

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