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opposing

Sayuh-POHZ-ingUS/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/UK/əˈpəʊzɪŋ/

2 meanings of opposing

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of oppose. Use this -ing form when the action of going against something is happening now.

    They are opposing the new rules at school.

    Opposing a plan you dislike takes courage.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    On the other side, going against another person or group.

    Like two soccer teams, each trying to beat the other.

    The opposing team scored in the last minute.

    Lawyers from the opposing side filed a quick appeal.

    Similarrival, conflicting, opposite, contrary, competing

    Oppositeallied, compatible

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opposing is a form of oppose

oppose, verb: To try to stop something or to fight against it. Full entry

Forms
opposeopposes he/she/itopposing -ing formopposed past tense, past participle
Spelling
oppose → opposing: drop the e, add -ing

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