contra — meaning in English
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English meaning
- against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
- con noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
- counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
- fight verb To engage in physical combat or violence with someone.
- versus prep Against, or in opposition to, especially in a contest, match, or legal case.
- with preposition In the company of; alongside.
Senses
contra is used for these senses in English:
- against Close to, alongside.
- against In exchange for.
- con A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
- counter Contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.
- fight (intransitive) To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.
- versus Against; in opposition to.
- versus Compared with, as opposed to.
- with Against.
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.
con — full definition
- noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
- verb To trick or cheat someone, typically for personal gain.
- noun A disadvantage of something, especially when weighed against its benefits.
- noun (informal) A convicted criminal.
- noun A large organized gathering for fans of a hobby or genre, such as comics or gaming.