opposition
Opposition is like when two teams play a game, and each team wants to win. They are trying to do different things to reach their goal, like scoring points. One team wants to put the ball in the basket, while the other team tries to stop them. They are both playing the same game, but they have different goals, so they are in opposition.
Think of opposition as a tug-of-war. There are two sides pulling on the rope. Each side wants to pull the rope in their direction. They are both trying very hard, but they want opposite things. This is what makes it a competition, and that’s why they are in opposition.
Opposition can also be like when you and your friend both want the last cookie. You want to eat it, but your friend wants to eat it too. You both want the same thing, but only one of you can have it, so you are in opposition to each other. It’s like a little disagreement because you both have different wants or needs.