Definition of "Opposite" :

noun: a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other

noun: a contestant that you are matched against

noun: a relation of direct opposition

noun: something inverted in sequence or character or effect

adjective: of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem

"Opposite leaves."

adjective: characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed

"Diametrical (or opposite) points of view."

adjective: altogether different in nature or quality or significance

"The medicine's effect was opposite to that intended."

adjective: the other one of a complementary pair

"The opposite sex."

adjective: being directly across from each other; facing

"And I on the opposite shore will be, ready to ride and spread the alarm."

adjective: moving or facing away from each other

"Looking in opposite directions."

adverb: directly facing each other

"They sat opposite at the table."