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atroni [7]
3 years ago
7

Two other names for an opposition paragraph

English
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TEA [102]3 years ago
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opposition noun

op·​po·​si·​tion | \ˌä-pə-ˈzi-shən  \

Definition of opposition  

1 : a configuration (see CONFIGURATION sense 1b) in which one celestial (see CELESTIAL entry 1 sense 2) body is opposite another (such as the sun) in the sky or in which the elongation (see ELONGATION sense 1) is near or equal to 180 degrees

2 : the relation between two propositions having the same subject and predicate but differing in quantity or quality or both

3 : an act of setting opposite or over against : the condition of being so set

He spoke in opposition to the new law.

4 : hostile or contrary action or condition

offered strong opposition to the advance of the enemy

5a : something that opposes

specifically : a body of persons opposing something

Each candidate is focused on raising more money than the opposition.

b often capitalized : a political party opposing and prepared to replace the party in power

The opposition is likely to win the upcoming election.

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