What do they mean when they say that? what exactly are they asking?
2007-06-22 05:50:54 · 5 answers · asked by Saraaah:) 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
As opposed to what sort of mean "versus"
For example:
You could go outside and play "as opposed to" staying cooped up inside the house.
You could go outside and play "versus" staying cooped up inside the house.
2007-06-22 05:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by Carmen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Close to Carmen. "As opposed to" is not a comparizon.To be more specific, it is a way to show differences when compared with another person or thing. It means "on contrast"."As opposed to his brother, Mike is a good student". Mike's brother is not a good student.
2007-06-22 16:01:15 · answer #2 · answered by ML 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty obvious. I guess you're new to the country, huh? I doubt it, though. Most foreigners learn English as the english would speak it. Which would be a lot more effective than American english, as well as subtle.
Tell you what. Take your time with it. It'll come to you. No. I can't answer this. It's manifestly posed. Somebody may tell you you're insulting their intelligence, but not many.
2007-06-22 12:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's sometimes used in a sarcastic way to say that something is not good enough or that it's not all it's cracked up to be.
Also, in literal terms it means "In comparison to what?"
2007-06-22 12:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by Choice 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as opposed to what really means "in comparison to"...
2007-06-22 12:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋