opposite

/ˈɒpəzɪt/adj
Elementary
1

Located directly across from something else, or from each other.

2

Of leaves and flowers, positioned directly across from each other on a stem.

3

Facing in the other direction.

4

Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.

5

Extremely different; inconsistent; contrary; repugnant; antagonistic.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing