opposite side

noun — 2 senses

opposite side

noun
1

A side, party (e.g. a team or armed force) seen as adversary, enemy etc. opposite one (or more) other(s), as in a battle or team sports competition.

  • My brother fought on the opposite side.
2

The side (or more specifically, leg) of a right triangle that is opposite (or not adjacent to) a given angle.

Synonyms
opponent

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