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IN OPPOSITION

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does in opposition mean? 

IN OPPOSITION (adverb)
  The adverb IN OPPOSITION has 1 sense:

1. on the negative side

  Familiarity information: IN OPPOSITION used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


IN OPPOSITION (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

On the negative side

Synonyms:

con; in opposition

Context example:

much was written pro and con


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