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Gene93 Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary
contrary/opposing opinions
Hello,
Which adjective would you use here:
- He and his wife had contrary/opposing opinions on the issue.
I think both can be used, but what are the differences between them in your opinion?
Which adjective would you use here:
- He and his wife had contrary/opposing opinions on the issue.
I think both can be used, but what are the differences between them in your opinion?
Top answer
You can use both and there is not a great deal of difference in meaning. However, contrary suggests exact opposite. You think George is a genius I think he is an idiot.
- You can use both and there is not a great deal of difference in meaning.
- However, contrary suggests exact opposite.
- You think George is a genius I think he is an idiot.
- ) Opposing could mean different but not directly opposite.
- You think we should go to class tomorrow.
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You can use both and there is not a great deal of difference in meaning.
However, contrary suggests exact opposite.
You think George is a genius I think he is an idiot. (On the same scale, which is intelligence.)
Opposing could mean different but not directly opposite.
You think we should go to class tomorrow. I think we should go but leave early. Fred thinks we shou
However, contrary suggests exact opposite.
You think George is a genius I think he is an idiot. (On the same scale, which is intelligence.)
Opposing could mean different but not directly opposite.
You think we should go to class tomorrow. I think we should go but leave early. Fred thinks we shou
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The question was proper. I just wanted to make sure my answer was clear.
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