difference between apposite and opposite

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difference between apposite and opposite :


apposite : ( Adjective )

MEANING :

suitable
pertinent
appropriate

EXAMPLE SENTENCES :

1. These arguments are not apposite to the case.
2. What we need are only apposite points.




opposite : ( Adjective )

MEANING :

contrary
antagonistic
entirely different
diametrically different

EXAMPLE SENTENCES :

1. The effect of the medication was opposite to that intended.
2. They traveled in the opposite direction.
3. The opposite team has admitted their defeat before they play against us.

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