Contra
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒntɹə/ · Part of speech preposition
Quick meaning: Contra is a preposition meaning Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to.
Meaning
Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to.
More Meanings
- Contrary to something.
- (business) A deal to swap goods or services.
- (politics, derogatory) A conservative; originally tied to Nicaraguan counter-revolutionaries.
- (accounting, often attributive) An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
- (dance) A contra dance.
- (music, informal) Any of the musical instruments in the contrabass range, e.g. contrabassoon, contrabass clarinet or, especially, double bass.
- (obsolete, US, New England, dance) A country dance.
Example Sentences
to contra a position (an entry)
a contra position; a contra entry
The sum for each contra account is shown in the last column.
[…] it is useless to pray “Thy kingdom come” and vote contra or stay away from the polls; […]
Word Forms
- contras
Synonyms for contra
Depending on context, synonyms include against, anti, counterentry.
Antonyms for contra
Common opposites include pro.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include contrary, opposed, counter, clearing, consideration, balancer.
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