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    anti-
    /ˈanti/

    prefix

    • 1. opposed to; against: "anti-aircraft"
    • 2. the antiparticle of a specified particle: "antiproton"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANTI | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ANTI definition: 1. opposed to or against a particular thing or person: 2. a person who is opposed to something or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › antiAnti Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : of the same kind but situated opposite, exerting energy in the opposite direction, or pursuing an opposite policy. anticlinal. b. : one that is opposite in kind to. anticlimax.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishANTI definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Anti-is used to form adjectives and nouns that describe things that are intended to destroy something harmful or to prevent something from happening. ...anti-aircraft guns. ...anti-discrimination legislation.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryANTI | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    a person who is opposed to something or someone: So what do you think about smoking in public places - are you a pro or an anti (= do you support or oppose it)? Opposite. pro. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › antiAnti - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    The word anti comes from the prefix anti-, which means “against” or “opposite,” and is still used in English words, such as antibodies and anti-hero. As a word on its own anti is an adjective or preposition describing a person or thing that is against someone or something else.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › anti_nanti, n., adj., & prep. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the word anti mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word anti. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word anti?

  8. www.grammarly.com › commonly-confused-words › ante-vs-antiAnte vs. Anti: What's the Difference? - Grammarly

    Ante is a prefix or a standalone word that denotes 'before' or 'previous,' often in the context of time or order of events. Conversely, anti is commonly used as a prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposite,' and it is frequently attached to words to describe opposition or resistance to something.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › antiAnti - definition of anti by The Free Dictionary

    A person who is opposed to something, such as a group, policy, proposal, or practice. adj. Opposed: "Douglas MacArthur had a coterie of worshipers, balanced off by an equal number ... who were vehemently anti" (Joseph C. Harsch). prep. Opposed to; against. [From anti-.] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › antiANTI Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Anti definition: a person who is opposed to a particular practice, party, policy, action, etc.. See examples of ANTI used in a sentence.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishANTI- | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    ANTI- definition: 1. opposed to or against: 2. opposite of or preventing: . Learn more.