CONTRA, contra
Sounds Like: KON-trah
Translations: against, opposite, on the contrary, in opposition to, facing
From the root: CONTRA
Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition
Explanation: CONTRA is a Latin word that functions both as an adverb and a preposition. As a preposition, it typically takes the accusative case and means 'against' or 'opposite to', indicating opposition, direction, or comparison. As an adverb, it means 'on the contrary', 'in opposition', or 'facing', often used to express a contrasting idea or position.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
From the same root
No other words from the same root, CONTRA, appear in our texts.
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