напро́тив — meaning in English
naprotiv
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English meaning
- across prep From one side of something to the other.
- against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
- on the contrary phrase Used to reject what has just been said and assert the opposite. It signals not merely disagreement but that the truth runs the other way.
- opposite adjective Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.
- rather adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
- vis-à-vis preposition In relation to, or with regard to.
- yes particle Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.
Senses
напро́тив is used for these senses in English:
- across On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
- across (Southern US, AAVE) across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
- against Close to, alongside.
- against In front of; before (a background).
- on the contrary (conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed; to the contrary.
- opposite Facing, or across from.
- rather (conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. [from 14th c.]
- vis-à-vis Opposite; across from; set so as to be facing.
across — full definition
- prep From one side of something to the other.
- prep On the opposite side of.
- adv From one side to the other; to the opposite side.
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.