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   They have no difference in meaning, except word classes. Definition of oppose by Merriam-Webster: verb: to disagree with or disapprove of (something or someone) : to compete against (someone) : to be an opponent of (someone) : to try to stop or defeat (something) opposed (past) Definition of opposed by Merriam-Webster: adjective

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   Yes. In this sentence, the meaning of opposed is “objected to” or “was against.”. The transitive verb is sufficient: “She opposed the introduction of another female vocalist.”. NOTE: The verb oppose has several meanings. This post is about the use of oppose to mean, “to object to,” “to be against.”. Used transitively, oppose ...

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   The meaning of OPPOSE is to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast. How to use oppose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Oppose.

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   I believe the more common and possibly more correct use of "as a/opposed to" is when you are comparing 2 similar things and are emphasizing the difference, such as the OPs example. "non failure" and "success" are similar but not identical. By comparing 1 to the other you emphasize the difference.

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   Oppose. (n.) To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit. (n.) To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically. (n.) To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to oppose the ...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPPOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OPPOSE definition: 1. to disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against it, him, or her…. Learn more.

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   What is the difference between opposing and opposed?

   • Opposing is that which opposes or opposes; on the opposite side. Opposed is acting in opposition; opposing or being, of having an opponent; not unopposed. That is, opposing is a present participle, while opposed is the past tense of oppose.

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   What is oppose verb?

   • Definition of oppose verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary to disagree strongly with somebody’s plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding oppose somebody/something This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. He threw all those that opposed him into prison.

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   What does opposed mean?

   • Definition of opposed by Merriam-Webster: You can also try to google for the definition of opposed if you do not believe it has another form, which is adjective. Hence, the first sentence was describing her opposition but the second sentence was trying to convey the message that John Kerry had opposed the idea.

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   What is the past tense of the verb 'oppose'?

   • The past tense of oppose is 'opposed'. Something that is opposed or contrary to another. In an opposite position. Facing, or across from. Acting in opposition; opposing. Being, of having an opponent; not unopposed. Located directly across from something else, or from each other. She saw him walking on the opposite side in the past.

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   What does it mean to oppose a person?

   • To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit. Her grace sat down / In a rich chair of state; opposing freely / The beauty of her person to the people. To compete with; to strive against. I am too weak / To oppose your cunning. Acting in opposition; opposing. Being, of having an opponent; not unopposed.

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   How do you use as a/opposed to in a sentence?

   • I believe the more common and possibly more correct use of "as a/opposed to" is when you are comparing 2 similar things and are emphasizing the difference, such as the OPs example. "non failure" and "success" are similar but not identical. By comparing 1 to the other you emphasize the difference.

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   oppose somebody/something This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. He threw all those that opposed him into prison. to oppose a war/bill/plan; Do you support or oppose this proposal? The children strongly opposed the idea. He vehemently opposed the War of 1812. She is adamantly opposed to the war.