contra — meaning in English

English meaning

• against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
• con noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
• with preposition In the company of; alongside.

Senses

contra is used for these senses in English:

• against In a contrary direction to.
• against In physical opposition to; in collision with.
• against (Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.
• con A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
• with Against.

against — full definition

1. prep In opposition to; contrary to.
2. prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
3. prep In competition with; versus.
4. prep As protection from, or in preparation for.

con — full definition

1. noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
2. verb To trick or cheat someone, typically for personal gain.
3. noun A disadvantage of something, especially when weighed against its benefits.
4. noun (informal) A convicted criminal.
5. noun A large organized gathering for fans of a hobby or genre, such as comics or gaming.

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