English · Word Candidate

opposition

/ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/

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Also seen as: oppositions

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động chống đối hoặc mâu thuẫn

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Noun

The two politicians are in opposition to the bill.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An opposite or contrasting position.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vị trí đối lập hoặc tương phản

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Noun

Near-synonym: oppositeness

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “opposition” mean?

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

Is “opposition” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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