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polar vs opposite

opposite vs polar

polar is not a noun while opposite is a noun.

polar and opposite both are adjectives.

polar is not an adverb while opposite is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
polar No Yes No No
opposite Yes Yes No Yes
As adjectives, polar and opposite are synonyms defined as:
  • polar and opposite: characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
Other synonyms of polar include diametric, diametrical.
polar (noun) opposite (noun)
a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
a contestant that you are matched against
a relation of direct opposition
something inverted in sequence or character or effect
polar (adjective) opposite (adjective)
of or existing at or near a geographical pole or within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem
located at or near or coming from the earth's poles characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
having a pair of equal and opposite charges the other one of a complementary pair
extremely cold being directly across from each other; facing
being of crucial importance altogether different in nature or quality or significance
characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed moving or facing away from each other
polar (adverb) opposite (adverb)
directly facing each other
Difference between polar and opposite

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