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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

Магази́н нахо́дится прямо напротив моего́ дома.
The store is just across from my house.
Напротив моего́ дома была́ припаркована чужа́я маши́на.
A strange car was parked in front of my house.
Том стоя́л напротив Мэри.
Tom was standing in front of Mary.
Я не очень хоро́ш в приготовле́нии пи́ццы, но Том напротив.
I'm not very good at making pizza, but Tom is.
Я живу́ напротив.
I live across the street.
Напротив моего́ дома растёт ви́шня.
There is a cherry tree in front of my house.
Почто́вое отделе́ние как раз напротив магази́на.
The post office is just across from the store.
Я жду тебя напротив двери.
I'm waiting for you in front of the door.

Related words

See also

про́тивagainst; opposite; contrary to; as against
проти́вникopponent; enemy

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across contrary conversely facing from on opposite the