Contra
preposition
Against, in opposition to.
His views on climate change are contra to mainstream scientific opinion.
Often appears as...
- contra to
- contra indication
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A Latin American dance in lined formation, done in pairs to traditional Latin American music.
They had so much fun doing the contra dance at the festival.
Often appears as...
- contra dance
- contra rhythm
adjective
Opposing or contrasting, especially in a music setting.
The contra melody creates a beautiful harmony.
Often appears as...
- contra melody
- contra bassoon
noun
A former member of a guerrilla force in Nicaragua.
He fought as a Contra in the Nicaraguan civil war.
Often appears as...
- nicaraguan contra
- contra rebels
adverb
On or to the contrary.
Her opinion is contra to what she expressed before.
Often appears as...
- contra to
- quite contra
Usage tips
Formal
preposition
Against, in opposition to.
His views on climate change are contra to mainstream scientific opinion.
Often appears as...
- contra to
- contra indication
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A Latin American dance in lined formation, done in pairs to traditional Latin American music.
They had so much fun doing the contra dance at the festival.
Often appears as...
- contra dance
- contra rhythm
adjective
Opposing or contrasting, especially in a music setting.
The contra melody creates a beautiful harmony.
Often appears as...
- contra melody
- contra bassoon
noun
A former member of a guerrilla force in Nicaragua.
He fought as a Contra in the Nicaraguan civil war.
Often appears as...
- nicaraguan contra
- contra rebels
adverb
On or to the contrary.
Her opinion is contra to what she expressed before.
Often appears as...
- contra to
- quite contra
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Context Matters
Use 'contra' to express disagreement or conflict between ideas or actions.
His stance is contra to the company's policy.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Physical Opposition
'Contra' indicates non-physical opposition, relating to ideas or concepts.
Her theory is contra to the traditional beliefs.
Pro Tip 1/2Context Matters
Use 'contra' to express disagreement or conflict between ideas or actions.
His stance is contra to the company's policy.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Physical Opposition
'Contra' indicates non-physical opposition, relating to ideas or concepts.
Her theory is contra to the traditional beliefs.
Pro Tip 1/2Context Matters
Use 'contra' to express disagreement or conflict between ideas or actions.
His stance is contra to the company's policy.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Physical Opposition
'Contra' indicates non-physical opposition, relating to ideas or concepts.
Her theory is contra to the traditional beliefs.
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How to topple a dictator...
contra example you see 9 presidential candidates running against Lukashenko you'll know the outcome so unity is a big thing and this can be achieved same with planning somebody have lied to you about the successful and spontaneous nonviolent revolution that things
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Frank Drake’s Cosmic...
out there it's got to be out there you know we just have to look and find it for me personally i think it would be kind of contra everything else we've learned about the universe for us to be the only uh technological civilization or the
Video examples
How to topple a dictator...
contra example you see 9 presidential candidates running against Lukashenko you'll know the outcome so unity is a big thing and this can be achieved same with planning somebody have lied to you about the successful and spontaneous nonviolent revolution that things
Video examples
Frank Drake’s Cosmic...
out there it's got to be out there you know we just have to look and find it for me personally i think it would be kind of contra everything else we've learned about the universe for us to be the only uh technological civilization or the
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Quote examples
Gordon Hayward
American Basketball Player
Contra.' 'Duck Hunt.' 'Double Dragon.' If these phrases elicit any sort of emotional response inside of you, we have something in common. I get the warm and fuzzies just saying those names out loud. Some of my best memories growing up were playing these games with my dad.
Quote examples
Gordon Hayward
American Basketball Player
Contra.' 'Duck Hunt.' 'Double Dragon.' If these phrases elicit any sort of emotional response inside of you, we have something in common. I get the warm and fuzzies just saying those names out loud. Some of my best memories growing up were playing these games with my dad.
Example 1 of 1
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