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.
• contra preposition Against or in opposition to.
• counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
• versus prep Against, or in opposition to, especially in a contest, match, or legal case.

Senses

contra is used for these senses in English:

• Contra A member of any of various rightist guerrilla groups violently opposing the socialist Sandinista government of Nicaragua and secretly funded by the United States government in the 1980s.
• against In physical opposition to; in collision with.
• against In front of; before (a background).
• ageym (Geordie, Northern England) Opposite to; in opposition to; contrary to.
• con A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
• counter Contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.
• versus Against; in opposition to.

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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