Antonyms for contra


Grammar : Adv, noun, prep
Spell : kon-truh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn trə


Definition of contra

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Latin contra (prep. and adv.) "against," originally "in comparison with," ablative singular feminine of *com-teros, from Old Latin com "with, together" (see com-) + -tr, zero degree of the comparative suffix -ter-.
  • As in vice versa : adv with the order reversed
  • As in opposite : noun something completely unlike
  • As in reverse : noun opposite
  • As in converse : noun opposite
  • As in antithesis : noun exact opposite
  • As in toward/towards : prep on the way to; near
  • As in against : prep opposite to
Example sentences :
  • For in this, as every other step in life, there is a pro and contra.
  • Extract from : « The Flag of Distress » by Mayne Reid
  • He did not live long after the completion of the Contra Celsum.
  • Extract from : « The Catholic World; Vol. IV.; October, 1866, to March, 1867. » by E. Rameur
  • Let us see whether there are any contra- dictions in the Bible.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) » by Robert G. Ingersoll
  • He showed himself a man of might, and insight too, in his Contra haereticos.
  • Extract from : « The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II) » by Henry Osborn Taylor
  • A comparison of the explanation of this passage in Contra Crescon.
  • Extract from : « Writings in Connection with the Donatist Controversy » by Aurelius Augustine
  • But as there was no contra votes, his license was barely granted.
  • Extract from : « Recollections of Windsor Prison; » by John Reynolds.
  • Leila and Vera had promised an ancient Irish contra dance in costume.
  • Extract from : « Marjorie Dean College Junior » by Pauline Lester
  • Do you think you can run up a contra account in that way, Ormesby?
  • Extract from : « The Mistress of Bonaventure » by Harold Bindloss
  • This is the word he uses for 'ethnarch,' Contra Flaccum, § 10.
  • Extract from : « The Three Additions to Daniel, A Study » by William Heaford Daubney
  • And in three days we cannot circle it to reach the Contra Costa.
  • Extract from : « Port O' Gold » by Louis John Stellman

Synonyms for contra

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