Definition of CONTRA

contra

Plural: contras

Noun

  • A member of a guerrilla force opposing the Sandinista government in Nicaragua.
  • 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.

Examples

  • a contra position; a contra entry
  • The sum for each contra account is shown in the last column.
  • The word CONTRA felt like a rebellious move on the board, challenging the traditional placements.
  • to contra a position (an entry)

Origin / Etymology

Ultimately from Latin contrā.

Antonyms

for, pro

Scrabble Score: 8

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

Words With Friends Score: 10

contra: valid Words With Friends Word