Synonyms for contra
- preposition
Most common
Definitions
- prep. 1
Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to.
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contra, against, and sto, stand) is to set in opposition in order to show unlikeness.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- anti I gifted an anti-dandruff shampoo to my colleague.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| contra | steady | |
| anti | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- anti2
- 7 letters
- against2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (anti2 = 2 syllables).