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Opposite of to, toward or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest)
“We walked quietly beside the ocean's blue expanse.”
Opposite of on the other side of
“The prison is on this road, but the town itself isn't.”
Opposite of covering or extending over an area
“I am often touched by the accomplishments or suffering of certain individuals in our local area.”
Opposite of in the midst of
“The images come at a time when there are growing concerns outside the country that chemical weapons have been used in the conflict.”
Opposite of so as to intersect or pass through or over at an angle
“Choose a colored stick and then put it beside the other one.”
Opposite of in possession of full, up-to-date information about
“Up until that point, despite her best efforts, her son had remained blissfully ignorant of what was happening around him.”
Opposite of to the other side of
“Jay had miraculously emerged from a 12-foot fall completely unscathed.”
(while moving) Opposite of in and amongst or surrounded by
“There was no way of getting through the traffic, so he made a slight detour to get around it.”
Opposite of for all of, or at any time within, a given time interval
“The twist did not catch on as a dance move prior to the late fifties.”
Opposite of physically above something (or someone)
Opposite of from one side or position to another
“Just wait here until the light turns green.”
Opposite of on the other side
“I have a message for you. The German says to wait here!”
Opposite of in a horizontal position
“Step two, insert pastry vertically into the toaster.”
(a place, or object, also as preposition) Opposite of in every area or covering every aspect of
“There was nowhere to hide after he had backed himself into a corner.”
Opposite of in front of or from one side to the other of
“He would follow behind, hoping to get a lead on their involvement in the crime.”
Opposite of having information as a result of previous exposure to the given subject
“I am unacquainted with this particular process, but I am willing to learn on the job.”
Opposite of as measured in width
“We have no need for a ruler that is more than one meter in length.”
Opposite of having information, especially as a result of study or experience
“In my view as a health researcher, the medical profession today stands woefully ignorant on dietary knowledge.”
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