Phrase guide

opposite side

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A side, party (e.g. a team or armed force) seen as adversary, enemy etc. opposite one (or more) other(s), as in a battle or team sports competition.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • My brother fought on the opposite side.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The side (or more specifically, leg) of a right triangle that is opposite (or not adjacent to) a given angle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: tegenpartij — side seen as an adversary
  • German: Gegenpartei — side seen as an adversary
  • Telugu: ప్రతిపక్షము (pratipakṣamu) — side seen as an adversary
  • Asturian: catetu opuestu — side of right triangle
  • Catalan: catet oposat — side of right triangle
  • French: côté opposé — side of right triangle
  • Galician: cateto oposto — side of right triangle
  • Italian: cateto opposto — side of right triangle
  • Italian: lato opposto — side of right triangle
  • Portuguese: cateto oposto — side of right triangle
  • Spanish: cateto opuesto — side of right triangle