as opposed to
US /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
UK /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
1.
em oposição a, em vez de
in contrast with; rather than
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We decided to go by train as opposed to flying.
Decidimos ir de trem em vez de voar.
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He prefers working from home as opposed to in the office.
Ele prefere trabalhar em casa em vez de no escritório.