completely different; facing or moving away from each other
op+posit+e
Shared component: opposite · contrary
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opposite
contrary
Related forms: opposite · 3 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixes(In baseball and softball) a batted ball hit to the side of the field opposite the batter's natural batting stance (i.e., a right-handed batter hitting to right field, or a left-handed batter hitting to left field).
opposite+field
Shared component: opposite · contrary
Of, relating to, or being the other of the two sexes or genders, especially when considered in relation to each other.
opposite+gender
Shared component: opposite · contrary