as opposed to
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—used to refer to something that is different from what has just been mentioned
The car gets 30 miles per gallon, as opposed to last year's model, which got only 25.
They use fresh fish, as opposed to fish that has been frozen.
I'd say she is a good player, as opposed to a great one.
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While many women prefer golfing in skirts or skorts as opposed to pants, the Macade joggers are our go-to bottoms this season.
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Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
Charles selected that location, as opposed to the family vault at St. Mary the Virgin church in Great Brington, due to concerns over public safety and privacy.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
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Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
Charles selected that location, as opposed to the family vault at St. Mary the Virgin church in Great Brington, due to concerns over public safety and privacy.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for as opposed to
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“As opposed to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20opposed%20to. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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