contra
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[edit] English
[edit] Preposition
contra
[edit] Adverb
contra (comparative more contra, superlative most contra)
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Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
- to the contrary to something
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[edit] Noun
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Singular |
Plural |
contra (plural contras)
- (business) a deal to swap goods or services
- (accounting) an entry that cancels another entry
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[edit] French
[edit] Verb
contra
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[edit] Italian
[edit] Preposition
contra
- Variant of contro
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contra
- Third-person singular present tense of contrare.
- Second-person singular imperative of contrare.
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[edit] Latin
[edit] Preposition
contra + accusative
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contra
[edit] Spanish
[edit] Etymology
From the Latin contra; see above.
[edit] Preposition
contra
- against
- la lucha contra prejuicio – the fight against prejudice