Definition of anti
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: one that is opposed The group was divided into pros and antis.
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Origin and Etymology of anti
anti-
First Known Use: 1788
Origin and Etymology of anti
see anti-
First Known Use: 1855
Examples of anti in a Sentence
if you ask me, she's anti anything that sounds like the least bit of fun
Origin and Etymology of anti
see anti-
First Known Use: 1953
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Definition of anti-
1a : of the same kind but situated opposite, exerting energy in the opposite direction, or pursuing an opposite policy anticlinalb : one that is opposite in kind to anticlimax
2a : opposing or hostile to in opinion, sympathy, or practice anti-Semiteb : opposing in effect or activity antacid
3 : serving to prevent, cure, or alleviate antianxiety
4 : combating or defending against antiaircraft antimissile
5 : being or composed of antimatter antiproton antihydrogen
Origin and Etymology of anti-
anti- from Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin, against, from Greek, from anti; ant- from Middle English, from Latin, against, from Greek, from anti; anth- from Latin, against, from Greek, from anti — more at ante-
ANTI Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of anti for English Language Learners
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: opposed to (something or someone)
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Definition of anti- for English Language Learners
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: opposite to something
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: against someone or something
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: acting to prevent something
ANTI- Defined for Kids
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\ant\Definition of anti- for Students
1 : opposite in kind, position, or action anticyclone
2 : hostile toward antisocial
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