poles apart

Speech parts

1. poles apart - Adjective

2. poles apart - Phrase

Meaning

poles apart (not comparable)

(idiomatic) Totally opposite.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

incompatible contradictory contrasting disparate dissimilar clashing irreconcilable antithetical antipodal incommensurable antipodean divergent differing at variance mismatched
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Antonyms

same similar like equivalent corresponding parallel
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Examples

Love is not lust. The two (love and lust) are poles apart. Love liberates while lust binds. Swami Narayanananda

Polar microtubules interdigitate at the spindle midzone and push the spindle poles apart via motor proteins. Source: Internet

Time has not resolved an ambiguity in this phrase, and people continue to interpret this passage to support various positions that are poles apart. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

poles apart

Close letter words and terms

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