kontra- — meaning in English

English meaning

• counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
• double adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.

Senses

kontra- is used for these senses in English:

• counter- In opposition to.
• double (music) Of an instrument, sounding an octave lower.

counter — full definition

1. noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
2. noun A device or variable that keeps track of a running total.
3. verb To respond to or oppose an action, argument, or attack.
4. adv In the opposite direction or contrary to something.

double — full definition

1. adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
2. verb To make or become twice as large.
3. noun A person who closely resembles and can stand in for another, often in film for dangerous stunts.

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