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confab
A discussion, conference meeting, etc.
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  1. A discussion, conference meeting, etc.
  2. A confabulation; chat
  3. A casual talk or chat.
contrary
Opposite in nature, order, direction, etc.; altogether different
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  1. Opposite in nature, order, direction, etc.; altogether different
  2. Opposed, as in character or purpose:
  3. (Music) Moving in the opposite direction at a fixed interval:
opposite
Placed or located directly across from something else or from each other:
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  1. Placed or located directly across from something else or from each other:
  2. Sharply contrasting; antithetical:
  3. (Botany) Growing in pairs on either side of a stem:
inverse
Something that is opposite, as in sequence or character; the reverse.
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  1. Something that is opposite, as in sequence or character; the reverse.
  2. Either of a pair of elements in a set whose result under the mathematical operation of the set is the identity element. For example, the inverse of 5 under multiplication is1 /5 , since 5 ×1 /5 = 1, the identity element under multiplication. The inverse of 5 under addition is −5, since 5 + −5 = 0.
  3. An inverse operation. Subtraction is the inverse of addition.
antithesis
A figure of speech in which sharply contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in a balanced or parallel phrase or grammatical structure, as in
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  1. A figure of speech in which sharply contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in a balanced or parallel phrase or grammatical structure, as in
  2. The direct or exact opposite:
  3. The second stage of the Hegelian dialectic process, representing the opposite of the thesis.
reverse
A mechanism, such as a gear in a motor vehicle, that is used to reverse movement.
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  1. A mechanism, such as a gear in a motor vehicle, that is used to reverse movement.
  2. The opposite or contrary:
  3. A mechanism, etc. for reversing, as a gear arrangement in a transmission that causes a machine, motor vehicle, etc. to run backward or in the opposite direction
talk
To utter or pronounce words:
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  1. To utter or pronounce words:
  2. To speak emptily or trivially; chatter
  3. To speak about or discuss (something) or give expression to (something):
speak
To produce words by means of sounds; talk:
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  1. To produce words by means of sounds; talk:
  2. To utter words with the ordinary voice; talk
  3. To express in words; tell:
chat
(Computers) To participate in a synchronous exchange of remarks with one or more people over a computer network.
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  1. (Computers) To participate in a synchronous exchange of remarks with one or more people over a computer network.
  2. (Comput.) To hold a real-time electronic conversation by exchanging typed messages
  3. To converse in an easy, familiar manner; talk lightly and casually.
antipodal
Situated on the opposite side or sides of the Earth.
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  1. Situated on the opposite side or sides of the Earth.
  2. Diametrically opposed; exactly opposite.
  3. Diametrically opposite
antipodean
(Informal) of, or pertaining to, Australia or New Zealand
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  1. (Informal) of, or pertaining to, Australia or New Zealand
  2. Diametrically opposed
  3. Relating to the antipodes, or situated at opposite sides of the Earth
antithetical
Of, relating to, or marked by antithesis.
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  1. Of, relating to, or marked by antithesis.
  2. Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.
  3. Exactly opposite
antonymic
Of or relating to an antonym or antonyms.
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  1. Of or relating to an antonym or antonyms.
contradictory
Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.
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  1. Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.
  2. Given to contradicting:
  3. Inclined to contradict or deny
contrary
Opposite in nature, order, direction, etc.; altogether different
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  1. Opposite in nature, order, direction, etc.; altogether different
  2. Opposed, as in character or purpose:
  3. (Music) Moving in the opposite direction at a fixed interval:
counter
Contrary; opposing:
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  1. Contrary; opposing:
  2. That acts in opposition, tends in an opposite direction, or is opposite or contrary; opposed or opposing
diametric
Of or relating to a diameter; diametral
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  1. Of or relating to a diameter; diametral
  2. Directly opposite
diametrical
Of, relating to, or along a diameter.
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  1. Of, relating to, or along a diameter.
  2. Designating an opposite, a contrary, a difference, etc. that is wholly so; complete
  3. Exactly opposite; contrary.
opposing
That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.
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  1. That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.
opposite
Placed or located directly across from something else or from each other:
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  1. Placed or located directly across from something else or from each other:
  2. Sharply contrasting; antithetical:
  3. (Botany) Growing in pairs on either side of a stem:
polar
Relating to a pole, such as the pole of a magnet or one of the electrodes of an electrolytic cell.
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  1. Relating to a pole, such as the pole of a magnet or one of the electrodes of an electrolytic cell.
  2. Opposite in character, nature, direction, etc.
  3. Occupying or characterized by opposite extremes:
reverse
Turned backward in position, direction, or order:
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  1. Turned backward in position, direction, or order:
  2. Turned backward; opposite or contrary, as in position, direction, order, etc.
  3. Causing movement backward or in the opposite direction
antipode
One of a pair of antipodes.
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  1. One of a pair of antipodes.
  2. Anything diametrically opposite; exact opposite
  3. A direct or diametrical opposite.
antipodes
Something that is the exact opposite or contrary of another; an antipode.
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  1. Something that is the exact opposite or contrary of another; an antipode.
  2. Two places on directly opposite sides of the Earth, such as the North Pole and the South Pole.
  3. A place on the opposite side of the earth
antithesis
The second stage of the Hegelian dialectic process, representing the opposite of the thesis.
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  1. The second stage of the Hegelian dialectic process, representing the opposite of the thesis.
  2. The direct or exact opposite:
  3. A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.
antonym
(Semantics) A word which has the opposite meaning of another, although not necessarily in all its senses.
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  1. (Semantics) A word which has the opposite meaning of another, although not necessarily in all its senses.
contrary
Something that is opposite or contrary.
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  1. Something that is opposite or contrary.
  2. The opposite; thing that is the opposite of another
  3. (Logic) Either of two propositions so related that only one can be true but both may be false
counter
(Printing) The depression between the raised lines of the face on a piece of type.
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  1. (Printing) The depression between the raised lines of the face on a piece of type.
  2. (Football) A play in which most blockers move in one direction while the running back with the ball moves in the opposite direction
  3. The opposite; contrary
opposite
An opponent or antagonist.
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  1. An opponent or antagonist.
  2. Anything opposed or opposite
  3. Arranged as one of a pair on either side of a stem or twig. Maple and ash trees have opposite leaves.
reverse
A change to an opposite position, condition, or direction.
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  1. A change to an opposite position, condition, or direction.
  2. A mechanism, etc. for reversing, as a gear arrangement in a transmission that causes a machine, motor vehicle, etc. to run backward or in the opposite direction
  3. Movement in an opposite direction.
contradictory
(Logic) Any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.
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  1. (Logic) Any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.
  2. Something that contradicts; an opposite
  3. (Logic) Either of two proportions so related that only one can be true and, likewise, only one can be false
contrapositive
(Logic) A proposition obtained by negating and transposing the terms of a given proposition
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  1. (Logic) A proposition obtained by negating and transposing the terms of a given proposition
  2. A proposition derived by negating and permuting the terms of another, equivalent proposition; for example, All not-Y is not-X is the contrapositive of All X is Y.
chat
(Computers) To participate in a synchronous exchange of remarks with one or more people over a computer network.
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  1. (Computers) To participate in a synchronous exchange of remarks with one or more people over a computer network.
  2. (Comput.) To hold a real-time electronic conversation by exchanging typed messages
  3. To converse in an easy, familiar manner; talk lightly and casually.
confabulate
To talk together in an informal way; chat
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  1. To talk together in an informal way; chat
  2. (Psychol.) To fill in gaps in the memory with detailed accounts of fictitious events believed true by the narrator
  3. To talk casually; chat.
discourse
To narrate or discuss.
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  1. To narrate or discuss.
  2. (Archaic) To utter or tell
  3. To carry on conversation; talk; confer
speak
To utter words with the ordinary voice; talk
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  1. To utter words with the ordinary voice; talk
  2. To produce words by means of sounds; talk:
  3. To express in words; tell:
talk
To utter or pronounce words:
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  1. To utter or pronounce words:
  2. To speak or know how to speak (a language or a language variety):
  3. To speak about or discuss (something) or give expression to (something):
confab
To engage in a confab
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  1. To engage in a confab
  2. To speak casually with; to chat.
  3. To talk casually.
visit
To visit someone or something
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  1. To visit someone or something
  2. To go to see in order to aid or console:
  3. (--- Informal) To converse or chat, as during a visit
chat
Small talk; chitchat
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  1. Small talk; chitchat
  2. Any of various birds in the families Muscicapidae or Parulidae that have a chattering call, especially the yellow-breasted chat.
  3. An easy, informal talk or conversation
colloquy
A written dialogue.
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  1. A written dialogue.
  2. Any formal conference, conversation, or discussion between the lawyers and the judge during a judicial proceeding. Any formal conference, conversation, or discussion between the lawyers and the judge during a judicial proceeding.
  3. A conversation, especially a formal one.
conversation
The exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language:
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  1. The exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language:
  2. (Obs.) Familiarity based on study or use
  3. Familiar talk; verbal exchange of ideas, opinions, etc.
dialogue
Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative.
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  1. Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative.
  2. A literary work in the form of a conversation on a single topic
  3. The passages of talk in a play, story, etc.
discourse
Communication of ideas, information, etc., esp. by talking; conversation
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  1. Communication of ideas, information, etc., esp. by talking; conversation
  2. A long and formal treatment of a subject, in speech or writing; lecture; treatise; dissertation
  3. A formal, lengthy treatment of a subject, either written or spoken.
speech
A talk or address given to an audience
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  1. A talk or address given to an audience
  2. What is spoken or expressed, as in conversation; uttered or written words:
  3. That which is spoken; utterance, remark, statement, talk, conversation, etc.
talk
Empty speech or unnecessary discussion:
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  1. Empty speech or unnecessary discussion:
  2. Something, such as the sounds of animals, felt to resemble human talk:
  3. Hearsay, rumor, or speculation:
jaw
(Slang) Impudent argument or back talk:
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  1. (Slang) Impudent argument or back talk:
  2. A conversation or chat.
  3. (Slang, former) A talk
communication
A joining or connecting of solid fibrous structures, such as tendons and nerves.
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  1. A joining or connecting of solid fibrous structures, such as tendons and nerves.
  2. A means of communicating
  3. A means of communicating, especially:
communion
The act of sharing one's thoughts and emotions with another or others; intimate converse
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  1. The act of sharing one's thoughts and emotions with another or others; intimate converse
  2. A group of Christians professing the same faith and practicing the same rites; denomination
  3. A body of Christians with a common religious faith who practice the same rites; a denomination.
intercourse
Dealings or communications between persons or groups.
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  1. Dealings or communications between persons or groups.
  2. Sexual intercourse.
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  • The problem he set himself was the exact converse of that of Archimedes.

  • So let us cease this talk of skull crushing and converse upon more pleasant subjects.

  • Mahmud's policy was the converse of that recommended by Machiavelli, viz.

  • A sort of converse proposition is frequently useful, viz.

  • One who has just come from reading perhaps one of the best English books will find how many with whom he can converse about it?

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