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 #2 (permalink) Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:29 am Opposite etc |
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Hi Tamar,
You say you cannot differentiate between the different meanings. I'll have a go:
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based on these two opposite concepts,… bla-bla-bla…
based on these two opposing concepts,… bla-bla-bla…
based on these two opposed concepts,… bla-bla-bla… |
I will change the noun to make my point and say:
opposite/opposing/opposed points of view
Opposite here suggests that the view is fixed in its opposition to another view - this is a statement of fact and describes the state of opposition.
Opposing gives the idea of an active opposition. Two politicians have opposing points of view on a particular issue and they are now in the process of showing this opposition - they are doing something about it.
Opposed points of view in contrast is expressed in a passive construction and to be fully understood should be expressed that way as in: Their views on global warning have been opposed by the other political parties.
Hope this helps
Alan
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| #3 (permalink) Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:28 am Opposite etc |
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Ah!
Then I’ll stick to 'opposite concepts' (as they are fixed and 'static'), but
to 'opposing approaches' (for top-down vs bottom-up development methodologies).
Thank you, Alan!
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| #4 (permalink) Mon Nov 23, 2009 15:55 pm thanks Alan! |
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| getting to the point, so clear...i am opposed to all the opposing opposites..hehe |
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