What does the cryptic crossword clue "Be opposite to but somehow inside ship (7)" mean?

The definition is "Be opposite to". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BUT (synonym="BUT") + SEND (synonym="ship") = SUBTEND; definition: "Be opposite to" The answer is SUBTEND.

Be opposite to but somehow inside ship (7)

Times Cryptic #29021 | 25 Across | 2024-09-13 flower

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