as opposed to

Definitions

In contrast with; as an alternative to.

Used to highlight a difference or distinction between two things.

Examples

I prefer to read physical books as opposed to using an e-reader.

The company decided to focus on long-term growth as opposed to short-term profits.

Synonyms

in contrast to rather than instead of as against contrary to in preference to distinct from

Antonyms

in line with consistent with in agreement with along with in accordance with similar to the same as