opposite in Russian

opposite in Russian is противополо́жный, противополо́жность, напро́тив — opposite means located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.

opposite in Russian

противополо́жный

adj

Pronounced: protivopolozhnyy

Located directly across from something else, or from each other.

противополо́жность

noun

Pronounced: protivopolozhnost

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

напро́тив

prep

Pronounced: naprotiv

Facing, or across from.

What does "opposite" mean?

adjective Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.
"They live on opposite sides of the street."
adjective Completely different or contrary in nature.
"The two brothers have opposite personalities."
noun A person or thing that is completely different from another, often its exact reverse.
""Hot" is the opposite of "cold.""
preposition Facing or across from.
"The bakery is opposite the train station."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

opposite in a sentence

They live on opposite sides of the street.
She sat in the opposite corner of the room from me.
The two brothers have opposite personalities.
The new manager had the opposite effect from what everyone expected.

Similar words in Russian

antipodean antonym opponent opposition other reverse

Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "opposite" in Russian?

"opposite" in Russian is противополо́жный, противополо́жность, напро́тив. opposite means: Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.

How do you pronounce противополо́жный?

"opposite" in Russian is противополо́жный, pronounced "protivopolozhnyy".

How do you use "opposite" in a sentence?

Example: "They live on opposite sides of the street." In Russian, "opposite" is противополо́жный, противополо́жность, напро́тив.

Are there other ways to say "opposite" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "opposite": противополо́жный, противополо́жность, напро́тив.

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