opposite side en · NOUN
Meanings
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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.
My brother fought on the opposite side.
- The side (or more specifically, leg) of a right triangle that is opposite (or not adjacent to) a given angle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| opposite sides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (11)
it lato opposto (side of right triangle) · it cateto opposto (side of right triangle) · pt cateto oposto (side of right triangle) · de Gegenpartei (side seen as an adversary) · es cateto opuesto (side of right triangle) · nl tegenpartij (side seen as an adversary) · ca catet oposat (side of right triangle) · gl cateto oposto (side of right triangle) · ast catetu opuestu (side of right triangle) · te ప్రతిపక్షము (side seen as an adversary) · fr côté opposé (side of right triangle)