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opposed

opposedadjective

American /əˈpoʊzd/ British /əˈpəʊzd/

not gradable

disagreeing strongly with a plan, idea, or action, and often working against it
predicative only [pred] not gradable [not gradable]
- Many voters are opposed to the new law.
- He has always been opposed to violence of any kind.
- The two groups are fundamentally opposed on this question.
Collocations
adjective + preposition opposed to
adverb + adjective strongly opposed, firmly opposed
For translators (sense 1)
Grammar trap Opposed takes to before what it is against: opposed to the plan, not opposed against the plan or opposed the plan.

Phrases

as opposed to

differently from; rather than

We need a long-term solution, as opposed to a quick fix.
I prefer tea in the morning, as opposed to coffee.

Word family

oppose
opposition

Common mistakes

She is opposed the plan. She is opposed to the plan.
opposed needs to before its object; it is never followed directly by a noun.

See also against; opposition