Definition of oppose

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Oppose (n.) To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize..

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Northing :: Northing (n.) Distance northward from any point of departure or of reckoning, measured on a meridian; -- opposed to southing..
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Orthogamy :: Orthogamy (n.) Direct fertilization in plants, as when the pollen fertilizing the ovules comes from the stamens of the same blossom; -- opposed to heterogamy..
Multiaxial :: Multiaxial (a.) Having more than one axis; developing in more than a single line or plain; -- opposed to monoaxial.
Sweeten :: Sweeten (a.) To make warm and fertile; -- opposed to sour; as, to dry and sweeten soils..
Landman :: Landman (n.) A man who lives or serves on land; -- opposed to seaman.
Absolute :: Absolute (a.) Viewed apart from modifying influences or without comparison with other objects; actual; real; -- opposed to relative and comparative; as, absolute motion; absolute time or space..
Primitive :: Primitive (n.) An original or primary word; a word not derived from another; -- opposed to derivative.
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Ben :: Ben (adv.) The inner or principal room in a hut or house of two rooms; -- opposed to but, the outer apartment..
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