Definition of CONTRA

contra

Meanings

Plural: contras

Noun

  • a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua
  • 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).
  • Any of the musical instruments in the contrabass range, e.g. contrabassoon, contrabass clarinet or, especially, double bass.
  • A contra dance.
  • A country dance.

Prep

  • Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to.

Adv

  • Contrary to something.

Verb

  • To undo; to reverse.

Origin / Etymology

Ultimately from Latin contrā.

Antonyms

for, pro

Scrabble Score: 8

contra is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
contra is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contra is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

contra is a valid Words With Friends word