The prefix contra- and its variant counter- mean “opposite” or “against.” For instance, the prefix contra- gave rise to the words contradict and contrast, ...

23 апр. 2011 г. · 1. contradict. oppose; gainsay. 2. contrary. opposite; perverse. 3. contrast. difference; distinction. 4. contravene. oppose; contradict.

7 авг. 2024 г. · Anti- (against, opposite): This Greek root also denotes opposition. Examples: Antibiotic: A substance used to kill bacteria and cure infections.

From Latin: contra. Sample words for the root counter: counterfeit, counterpart, countercharge, counteract, counterbalance, countermand, countervail.

Sentence 1: Contrary to popular belief, Napolean was actually very tall for his time. Sentence 2: Jim was consistently contrary, always wanting to do the ...

1. To affirm the opposite of; to state what is untrue or erroneous; to deny categorically: There was a rumor going around that Susan was going to marry Steve.

When you add the prefix "contra, counter" to the beginning of a root/base word, it changes the meaning of the word to mean against or opposite. · 1. contraband ( ...

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23 апр. 2019 г. · Anti- is an ancient Greek prefix (that's thousands of years before the US existed), meaning against or opposite, for example antifreeze, ...