We asked for a room facing the sea.
Synonyms and examplesoppositeShe stood opposite her dance partner.
acrossI live across the street.
catty-cornerUSinformalOur house is catty-corner from the post office.
Antonyms and examplesbesideShe stood beside me and put her arm around me.
next toAre you the neighbour across the street, or next to me?
Comparein front ofShe sat in front of the TV.
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If you are opposite someone or something, that means you arefacing them. You can also say that someone or something that iscompletely different from someone or something elseis opposite.