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
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