напро́тив
fairly common #2387B2
preposition
- 1.
opposite, across from, facing
Они́ живу́т напро́тив.
They live opposite.
As a preposition it takes the genitive; also used as an adverb without a complement.
- 2.
on the contrary, conversely
Я не устал, напро́тив, я полон сил.
I'm not tired; on the contrary, I'm full of energy.
Used as a sentence adverb, set off by commas.
Usage info
- genitive case
Examples
Почто́вое отделе́ние как раз напротив магази́на.
The post office is just across from the store.
Напротив моего́ дома останови́лся автомоби́ль.
A car drew up in front of my house.
Рестора́н нахо́дится напротив гости́ницы.
The restaurant is across the street from the hotel.
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