Contra

Word CONTRA
Character 6
Hyphenation con tra
Pronunciations /ˈkɒntɹə/

Definitions and meanings of "Contra"

What do we mean by contra?

In contrast or opposition to; against. preposition

In opposition to something stated or expected; to the contrary. adverb

A prefix of Latin origin, meaning ‘against,’ ‘over against,’ ‘opposite’; doublet of counter-. See contra and counter-.

The contrary or opposite side or thing: in bookkeeping, the opposite side or column of an account; especially the right-hand or credit side (in which appear the items against the person whose books are kept). noun

A Latin adverb and preposition (and prefix), meaning ‘against,’ ‘over against,’ ‘opposite,’ ‘in front of,’ orig. ‘in comparison with’: used in the phrase per contra, and, abbreviated, in pro and con; also in various legal phrases, as contra bonos mores; usually as a prefix in words taken from the Latin or Romance languages, or formed analogously in English. In introducing a legal citation it means ‘to the contrary.’ See contra-.

In organ-building, in the names of stops, indicating a stop whose tones are an octave below the pitch of the keys used: as, contragamba, etc. noun

A Latin adverb and preposition, signifying against, contrary, in opposition, etc., entering as a prefix into the composition of many English words. Cf. counter, adv. & pref.

Against; contrary or opposed to preposition

To the contrary to something adverb

A deal to swap goods or services noun

An entry that cancels another entry noun

Any of the musical instruments in the contrabass range, e.g. contrabassoon, contrabass clarinet or, especially, double bass noun

Contra dance noun

A member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua noun

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.

1. an opposing force; something opposite 2. the name of Vampire Weekend's sophomore album in reference to the above definition Urban Dictionary

Originally an Arcade game, it is best known as the best Run 'n gun NES game, if not the best Run 'n gun game of all time. It is also the first time the Konami code ever appeared in a video game. Urban Dictionary

1. A video game played on the NES 2. An opposing force 3. Military forces created by the CIA in the mid 80's to combat the sadinista movement in Nicaragua and the spread of communism in central america, funded by weapon sales to Iran and the spread of crack-cocaine through the united states. Urban Dictionary

A form of marching tuba that produces a massive dark sound. Commonly used by drum corps Urban Dictionary

In a word: Hardcore Urban Dictionary

A shortened form of the word 'contraceptive/contraception' or condom. Urban Dictionary

Contra was adopted as a new form of masterbation... founded by a fan in the star wars chat room Urban Dictionary

Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start. Urban Dictionary

A series of games based on fighting the alien scum, Red/Blood Falcon. The NES game features two shirtless marines, Larry and Bill, with an arsenal of weapons through 8 different zones. Weapons (Best to Worst): (S)Spread Gun- Spreads powerful bullets in a large radius. Be thankful you have this weapon. (L)Laser- Most powerful weapon, continues after hits an enemy, however it stops if fired continuously. (M)Machine Gun- Hold A to save a fuck load of time and lose some thumb cramps. (B)Force Field- Like a star in Mario, except there is no extra music. Stay focused to see when it stops. (R)Rapid Fire- Speeds up your bullets, not useful unless many are collected, then its tha shit! (F)Fireball- Slow, fired in groups of three, spirals. Worst weapon unless you gather lots of R. Urban Dictionary

A game that Pwns all. You have not become a man until you have beaten Contra III: Alien Wars with three lives on hard. When used properly, Contra is another word for Pwning everything, which is what you do in the game. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Contra

The word "contra" in example sentences

Or would it produce an effect that was only nebulously hinted at by the term contra-attunement? ❋ Brand, Kurt (1976)

Most interestingly, however, they ALL have a deep and abiding believe in contra-causal free will. ❋ Unknown (2010)

(There might have been a subsequent remark about the CIA guy's wife involving the word contra, but Billy claims that was another button man imitating him over a walkie-talkie). ❋ Unknown (2009)

The gondoliers, chanting for a fare as they stood at the foot of the bridge in contra posto poses. ❋ Unknown (2006)

HERE IS THE LAST PARAGRAPH: The lesson of Iran/contra is that if our system of government is to function properly, the branches of government must deal with one another honestly and cooperatively. ❋ Unknown (2005)

You say ‘my account’ of iran contra is ridiculous, and yet ‘my account’ was a congressional inquiry, and federal court testimonies. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The "Big Lake" is so called in contra‑distinction to the Little Lake, which lies due East from it fifty miles, and which has been described in a former chapter. ❋ Unknown (1844)

For it may happen that health and disease, science and ignorance, and, in short, contra - ries, may be present with every individual of the same thing; but it is impossible that they should be present with each other. ❋ Aristotle, Thomas Taylor (1812)

Both were of interest in their own way: one appeared to be primarily based on concern about the impact of any publication on the celebrity's children, and in the other OPQ, in a private hearing and notwithstanding that no one was there to present any counter-argument, Mr Justice Eady decided that he had an "inherent jurisdiction" to grant what is known as a "contra mundem" order - ie an order against the whole world, banning anyone from publishing material "wherever it is necessary and proportionate" to use it to protect an individual's rights. ❋ Unknown (2011)

$ {parseInt (blog_item_index) + 1}. enforcement skills.scotland. enforcement skills. enforcement skills have long and short term contra …. stockport metropolitan borough council. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He warned that:“it is simply not true that the traditional Catholic moral supports the use of acts that Thomas Aquinas call contra naturam -against nature- such as anal sex as something ordinary.” ❋ Unknown (2009)

We'll now go to Sean Callebs who was part of what is called contra flow where they turned the roads one way to allow the people to get out of the endangered area. ❋ Unknown (2008)

There are two types of barter: direct barter sometimes called contra, where you trade your products or services with another product/service provider; and barter exchange, where you trade your products or services through a third-party broker or barter company. ❋ John Assaraf (2008)

FRANKEN: So officials responded with a so-called contra-flow program, where all or most of the highways lanes were reserved for outgoing traffic, closed to incoming. ❋ Unknown (2005)

No more than 20 miles an hour average on Interstate 10 with a so-called contra-flow, Carol. ❋ Unknown (2005)

We're told in just an hour's time they're going to switch it to that so-called contra flow, which means Interstate 45 will just be outbound or north bound from Galveston up to higher and safer ground. ❋ Unknown (2005)

M. O'BRIEN: The other issue that came up and I know you're aware of this one and this is so-called contra flow which means turning the interstate into a one-way road. ❋ Unknown (2005)

1. My [contra] in [the student] body election [beat me] by 10 votes. 2. "I think you're a contra. I think that you lie." -Vampire Weekend, I Think Ur A [Contra] ❋ AlternaPop! (2010)

Retard-"[Contra] is so old, it can't compare to awesome graphics of the Xbox." Me-"Too bad graphics [don't matter], you retard. Contra is [the best game ever], and it's worth more money than you." ❋ Emennius (2004)

1. [Contra] is a badass game. 2. The [contra] to fire is water. 3. CIA Contras in [central america] were created to keep the united states [foothold] on the region during the cold war period. ❋ Alabaster Jones (2006)

these sousaphones are [crap], why didn't ([insert name] of [band director]) buy contras instead? ❋ Chuck Harrigan (2007)

[Contra III] [kicks] so much ass that it is not suitable for [women and children]. ❋ JakeStar (2005)

"[do you] have any contra?" ❋ Sosentimental (2009)

tk118 [plays] contra [all the time] ❋ Guess Who (2005)

❋ PiE! (2003)

Contra Super Contra [Contra III]: [The Alien] [Wars] Many more... ❋ Lyrax (2005)

"[Dood], we were so Contra, we [pwn] [the world]" ❋ Crawford (2004)

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