Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Oppose"

A: It could mean you just disagree with the idea, or it could also mean you try to do something about it. “My parents oppose my marriage” might mean they have clearly said to you that they don’t agree, or it might mean that they are trying to break you up. The word itself doesn’t specify. If you say “My parents oppose my marriage,” you’d probably want your next sentence to explain what their words or actions have been.

A: Opposed means to not agree with or to be against something

A: To be against something. To disagree.

A: It means struggling agains someone

A: I oppose the idea.
They were opposed to the election.
I was opposed to do that since the beginning.
They were opposing a great force.

A: "I cannot help but oppose this decision."

"All those who opposed this politician were killed or otherwise oppressed."

"Donald Trump won the election even though the opposing candidate has won more votes than him."

"You could oppose with logic all you want, but it's power that ultimately wins."

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A: I oppose new legislation that would bar gays from the military.

Trump is likely to continue to oppose the Paris Climate Accord.

A: I opposed his plan.
The government opposed the decision.
She was opposed to the idea.
I oppose your plans.

A: “Oppose” is usually for an idea or an activity in general that a person disagrees with.

Examples:
She is opposed to abortion.

He opposes the dress code that the school is trying to pass.


“Object” is usually used for a specific action that is currently happening that someone refuses to participate in or go along with.

I object to you taking my picture right now. I’m a very private person.

If no one objects, we will end the meeting now.

What part of his speech do you object to?

“Object” is also a legal term. Lawyers say “I object” in the courtroom when the other lawyer has violated the rules of procedure.

A: They are very similar. You can say I am opposed to having pets or I’m against having pets. They can be used interchangeably.

A: "To oppose" is more active than "to be opposed to"." To oppose" means that you are doing something (like protest, stating your disagreement) against an idea, a way of thinking... "To be opposed to" is that you think that something isn't right, but you don't necessarily do anything against it. It's a bit long and if you need an explanation, feel free to ask.

A: These are all very similar.

If you oppose something, it means you are against it.
The voters opposed the proposed tax, so it didn't pass.

If you defy something, it means you were told A and you did NOT A.
The protestors were told to leave the area, but they defied the order.

If you object to something, it means you don't agree AND you voice that opinion.
The protestors objected to being told to leave, shouting "We Will Not Go!"

A: @sallykyoko For the most part yes. 'against' is more like a state of being. For comparison:
'Would you like to eat?' 'No, I'm full.'
'Are you in favor of this law?' 'No, I'm against it.'

'oppose' is the action of being against something, where 'against' is used to show that you are in a state of being against something.

I hope that makes sense and isn't too confusing. There really isn't much difference so you can use them interchangeably.

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A: A British English native speaker would rarely use "I oppose" in this way. We would most likely say "I am opposed to your going outside alone" if we had to use "oppose" which is rather formal. We are more likely to use "I am against..." or "I don't want you to...".. Note the use of "your" - the possessive gerund is needed here.....

A: I don't want you to go out with her.

A: "Disagree" is probably used most often.

"disagree"は1番使われます。

"Against" is a preposition (前置詞).


Examples:
I disagree with your opinion.

I am against your opinion.

A: Did you mean I'm opposed to why she'll get married to him? In that case you'd just say "I don't agree with her reasons for getting married."

A: It would sound better if you said: I am opposed