Pronunciation: /ˈkɒntrə/
noun a word or phrase denoting an entity, quality, state, action, etc.
A1 I am against the new policy.
A2 The contra argument was well-reasoned.
B1 She presented a strong contra to the proposal.
B2 The contra position was supported by data and evidence.
C1 The contra viewpoint raised important ethical considerations.
C2 The contra stance on the issue was well-articulated and persuasive.
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
A1 I am against smoking in public places.
A2 She is against the idea of going on a road trip.
B1 The company decided to go against the advice of their consultants.
B2 The politician spoke out contra the new tax proposal.
C1 The scientist presented evidence contra the current theory.
C2 The artist's latest work goes contra the traditional style of the period.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 I am against violence.
A2 She argued against the new policy.
B1 He spoke out against the government's decision.
B2 The company is taking a stand against discrimination.
C1 The organization is actively working against climate change.
C2 The activist led a campaign against human rights violations.
formal The lawyer presented evidence contra the defendant's alibi.
informal I'm going to argue contra what you just said.
slang I'm totally contra that idea, dude.
figurative Her actions spoke contra to her words.
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