contra
- adposition
- /ˈkɒntrə/
- Formal
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contra
- His theory stands contra the widely accepted scientific consensus.
Should I start with one of the early works, you know, or should I start with the Summa Tealogia or the Summa Contra Gentiles?
- Should I start with one of the early works, you know, or should I start with the Summa Tealogia or the Summa Contra Gentiles?
Examples
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The judge ruled contra the defendant's argument, siding with the prosecution.
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The results were contra to our initial hypothesis.
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The law was passed contra the wishes of many citizens.
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The study presents findings that are contra to previous research.
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The proposal was rejected, contra what many expected would happen.
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Contra the popular belief, not all large companies are profitable.
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She took a different approach, contra the traditional methods used in the field.
Synonyms
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1.0
Not following advice, a rule, or someone's wish
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2.3
To say that two people, teams, or ideas are against each other
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2.8
Shows a different idea from what you said before
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3.6
To show an opposite idea in a discussion
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3.2
To say the opposite to correct a wrong idea
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4.3
In a way that shows the opposite is true
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4.6
To introduce a statement that shows the opposite of what was just said
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To say that something is the opposite of what was just said
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In a way that is the opposite of what was expected
In a way that is the opposite of what was said
Against an idea or argument
Antonyms
Compounds
- US
A traditional dance where couples form two facing lines and follow a set of steps
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word contra comes from Latin and simply means 'against'. Think of it like the start of words such as contrast and contrary; it marks opposition or contrast, and is often used in formal or academic writing.