contra

CEFRC1

/ˈkɒntɹə/

preposition · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    preposition

    Against or opposed to a person, idea, or action.

  2. 02

    preposition

    Extra detail

    A deal to swap goods or services.

Examples

  • Arguments both pro and contra were heard during the debate.

  • The advocate argued contra to the proposed policy changes.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

preposition

Extra meanings

  1. Contrary to something.

  2. Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A conservative; originally tied to Nicaraguan counter-revolutionaries.

More examples

In context

  • The judge's ruling was contra to all previous evidence.

  • The sum for each contra account is shown in the last column.

  • a contra position; a contra entry

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Antonyms

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Origin

preposition

Ultimately from Latin contrā.