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Opposite of cheese, in a sense (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

beef

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This could be a double definition.

'opposite' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'cheese in a sense' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'of' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for beef that I've seen before include "it's unacceptable for vegetarian" , "Argument" , "Grouse - meat" , "Complaint; strength" , "nickname of US State" .)

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