en contra — meaning in English

English meaning

• against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
• counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
• oncoming adj Approaching or coming closer, especially traffic moving toward you.

Senses

en contra is used for these senses in English:

• against In physical opposition to; in collision with.
• au contraire (usually, humorous, emphatic) On the contrary.
• counter Contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.
• oncoming approaching; coming closer

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.

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.

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