Confirms though almost opposed to it (5)
I believe the answer is:
avers
'confirms' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'almost opposed to it' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'opposed' could be 'v' (abbreviation for versus) and 'v' is present in the answer.
'it' could be 'e' ('e' can mean 'electronic' which is similar to 'IT') and 'e' is located in the answer.
The remaining letters 'ars' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
'though' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for avers that I've seen before include "Swears" , "States to be true" , "States positively" , "States firmly - really raves" , "Alleges, asserts" .)