1. in an opposite manner or direction; contrarily

Examples

• The two magnets were positioned oppositely, with north facing south.
• While she turned left, he moved oppositely toward the right.
• The twins often behaved oppositely in social situations.
• The gears rotate oppositely to each other in the mechanism.
• Their political views were oppositely aligned on most issues.
• The dancers moved oppositely across the stage in perfect symmetry.