contra
Pronunciation:
/ˈkɒntɹə/noun
Definitions
A deal to swap goods or services.
A conservative; originally tied to Nicaraguan counter-revolutionaries.
An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
Example: The sum for each contra account is shown in the last column.
Any of the musical instruments in the contrabass range, e.g. contrabassoon, contrabass clarinet or, especially, double bass.
verb
Definitions
To undo; to reverse.
Example: to contra a position (an entry)
adverb
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Contrary to something
preposition
Definitions
Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to