Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Placed in apposition; mutually fitting, as the mandibles of a bird's beak.
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
appose .
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Examples
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These last lines are posted in MC's stock fonts which is the Verdana, but I increased its size to 12, as apposed to its default 10.
Page 2 2009
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And where a fire/fireplace is present (as apposed to a radiator), this will affect the position of the TV and the furniture!
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Cosh is an extremely vicious tool, which does it's damage internally as apposed to a nasty surface bruise coursed by the baton!
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This next paragraph is in Arial, size 12 font, as apposed to what you see on MC right now.
Page 2 2009
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Also, what are the wear factors as apposed to lead?
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The Jewish Christians were still offering sacrifices at this time and Paul had no problem joining them when he was in town to show that he was not apposed to their customs as long as they were not considered Justifying.
Amazing Thread v.2.0 2009
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Call and email the lying bigmouth, he claims he loves the calls from those apposed to his message because it gives him the chance to change your mind.
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If this don't pass, I better not hear one complaint from anyone that was apposed to it 10 yrs from now when healthcare takes 1/2 their payxheck.
Doctors', seniors' advocacy groups defend health-care overhaul 2009
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I thought she too, was fabulous in this epi apposed to others I have seen.
'Ugly Betty' Bites: Enjoy the best 19 quips from the best episode of the season (so far)! | EW.com 2009
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Also, what are the wear factors as apposed to lead?
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