🇬🇧 Opposition meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Opposition is when a person or a group strongly disagrees with an idea or plan and tries to stop it or change it. If you are in opposition, you are on the other side, saying, “I don’t agree with this,” and often giving reasons or doing actions to show you are against it.

There was dramatic opposition from my brain when I tried to do homework and daydream at the same time.

There was loud opposition from my stomach when Mom said we were having broccoli for dessert.

There was fierce opposition from my legs when the coach said, “One more lap,” for the fifth time.

Our dog’s opposition to staying in the yard ended when he realized freedom didn’t come with snacks.

The cookie showed no opposition to being eaten, which made it my favorite kind of cookie.

A girl planted a small tree by the road. A neighbor came and pulled the tree in opposition. The boy nearby stood in opposition and pushed back. Even the dog showed opposition with loud barks. A man walking by shouted opposition once. The girl cried, then the neighbor sat, looked, and smiled. The opposition ended with a quiet handshake.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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