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κατά — meaning in English

kata

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English meaning

against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
versus prep Against, or in opposition to, especially in a contest, match, or legal case.
with preposition In the company of; alongside.

Senses

κατά is used for these senses in English:

against In physical opposition to; in collision with.
versus Against; in opposition to.

against — full definition

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

versus — full definition

prep Against, or in opposition to, especially in a contest, match, or legal case.
prep Used to compare one option or idea directly with another.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

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