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What are comparative and superlative form of Opposite?

The word "opposite" is already in its superlative form. It means "most different" or "completely different".

There isn't a comparative form of "opposite" in the traditional sense. You could use phrases like "more different" or "less similar" to express a degree of opposition, but there's no single word equivalent.

Here's why:

* "Opposite" is an absolute term: It describes a complete and absolute difference, not a gradual one.

* Comparative forms imply gradation: Words like "bigger", "smaller", or "faster" imply a scale of comparison. "Opposite" doesn't operate on a scale; it's either opposite or not.

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