oppositely
逆に
解説 Definition
反対の方向に、反対の意味で。対照的に、相反するやり方で。
Oppositely means in a way that is opposite or completely different. It is used when comparing two actions, directions, ideas, or results. In many everyday situations, speakers may also use in the opposite way or differently instead.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
`opposite` を知っていればかなり楽です。`oppositely` は「反対の」という形容詞に `-ly` が付いて「反対の向きに／逆のやり方で」という副詞になっただけ、と捉えると覚えやすいです。まず頭の中で「A is opposite to B（AはBの反対）」を作り、その動きや判断の仕方を副詞化した語だと考えるのがコツ。`similarly` が「同じように」なら、`oppositely` はその逆。意見・結果・動きが食い違う文脈で出やすい語です。
If you know `opposite`, this word is simple: `opposite` + `-ly`. So it means doing something in an opposite way or reaching the opposite result. You can remember it by contrasting it with `similarly`.
例文
While one team played offensively, the other played oppositely, focusing on defense.
一方のチームが攻撃的にプレーしたのに対し、他方は逆に守備に注力した。
The two witnesses described the event oppositely, creating confusion about what happened.
2人の目撃者は出来事について相反する説明をし、何が起きたのかについて混乱を生じさせた。
He acted oppositely to his usual manner, surprising everyone in the room.
彼はいつもと逆の行動をし、部屋の全員を驚かせた。
oppositely の類義語・関連語
oppositely の語源・成り立ち Etymology
oppositely は opposite に副詞語尾 -ly が付いた語です。opposite はラテン語 oppositus「向かいに置かれた」からで、ob-「向かいへ」+ ponere「置く」と分かれるため、oppose や position と同じ「置く」の感覚から「逆に」が理解できます。
Oppositely is formed from opposite plus the adverb ending -ly. Opposite comes from Latin oppositus, from opponere, meaning "to place against," built from ob- "against" and ponere "to place." The basic image is of one thing being set against another, which led naturally to the sense of being contrary or reversed. Related English words include oppose, position, and component.
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