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Appose vs. Oppose
Appose
Examples:
He decided to appose the paintings for a balanced display.The architect will appose the new wing beside the old structure.To compare data effectively, appose the two reports side by side.
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Oppose
/əˈpəʊz/Examples:
I am sorry that our interests are opposed.Emma had not another word to oppose.As the years went on, he opposed her less and less.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember oppose by associating it with opposition; think of an opponent or something you go against.
- Remember appose by connecting it with a place or adjacent; placing something next to another.
- Oppose involves conflict; you're actively resisting something.
- Appose involves placement; you're setting something next to or against something else.
- Oppose feels like a stronger action word, while appose has a gentler, arranging connotation.
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