ETYM Old Eng. advers, Old Fren. avers, advers, from Latin adversus, p. p. advertere to turn to. Related to Advert.
1. Contrary to one's interests or welfare; SYN. harmful, inauspicious, untoward.
2. In an opposing direction; SYN. contrary.

Relating to the antipodes or situated at opposite sides of the earth; SYN. antipodean.

Contradictory, opposed; stubborn, obstinate

ETYM French, from Latin oppositus, p. p. of opponere. Related to Opponent.
1. Altogether different in nature or quality or significance.
2. Being directly across from each other; facing.
3. Moving or facing away from each other.
4. The other one of a complementary pair.
5. (Botany) Of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem; SYN. paired. + prikaži više