the science of opposites

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Adding a noun takes 30 seconds but it comes with a big responsibility. Once you add the noun, you own it on www.oppo-site.com.

You must take on board oppo-inions of others before linking to its opposite. If its opposite hasn't been added yet, you must add (and own) that too.

"As my family were traveling in the car we were playing the opposites game - we never laughed so much!!!"

Nina Richards, Coventry

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The Science of Opposites

The science of opposites where we aim to explore the opposite of every noun in the English language.

Nouns don't tend to have opposites - words like knife, pen, house, car and phone are somehow more complete when you find their logical partner.

Register and play your part in solving one of language's great mysteries. If we all do 1 noun each, we'll have this finished in no time.

Tour Guide

Submitted by Stuart B on Sat, 28/03/2009 - 07:51

Provides a safe and orderly environment for visitors.

Opposites identified

opposite:

Hungry Lion

Human Body Filler

Submitted by Stuart B on Mon, 16/02/2009 - 17:44

A substance used to fill holes in people's bodies.

Opposites identified

opposite:

Gun

Grapefruit Juice

Submitted by Stuart B on Wed, 11/03/2009 - 18:32

A grape derivative that when consumed makes you feel instantly awake (albeit with jangling teeth and a bitter taste in your mouth).

P.S. I'm sure that Grapes and Grapefruit belong the the same family - hence the same 'surname'

Opposites identified

opposite:

Wine

3 comments

Tonguedio

Submitted by Ian Wolf on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 10:54

To provide an taste-based representation of something.

The tonguedio, a portmanteau of "Tongue" and "Radio" works by the taster sticking their face into the "Speaker" which consists of a device which injects food and drink into the mouth.

Opposites identified

opposite:

Book

opposite:

Braille

opposite:

Picture

opposite:

Smellovision

opposite:

Song

Guide Dogs

Submitted by Stuart B on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 21:53

To make it safe for blind people to perform everyday activities.

Opposites identified

opposite:

Roller Skates

opposite:

Ear Defenders

2 comments

Trombone

Submitted by Stuart B on Wed, 11/03/2009 - 20:59

A brass instrument whose musical pitch can be altered by sliding part of it backwards and forward to change its length.

Made famous in the theme tune to 'Johnny Briggs'

1 comment

Jammy Dodger

Submitted by PurpleSpider on Sun, 05/04/2009 - 15:04

Delicious biscuit with a jammy centre to enjoy with a cup of tea.

Opposites identified

opposite:

Salty Pogo-stick

Abortion

Submitted by Ian Wolf on Wed, 01/04/2009 - 10:08

To destroy life inside the womb.

Opposites identified

opposite:

Birth

3 comments

Sat Nav

Submitted by Stuart B on Tue, 31/03/2009 - 17:38

A device that helps you find your way around by providing the shortest or fastest route to your destination. Provides constant updates to ensure you always know where you are.

Opposites identified

opposite:

Booze