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- [an-tahy, an-tee]
- /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti/
- /ˈæn.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-tahy, an-tee]
- /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti/
Definitions of anti word
- countable noun anti You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis. 3
- adjective anti If someone is opposed to something you can say that they are anti it. 3
- adjective anti opposed to a party, policy, attitude, etc 3
- noun anti an opponent of a party, policy, etc 3
- noun anti a person opposed to some policy, proposal, action, etc. 3
- preposition anti opposed to; against 3
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Origin of anti
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; by shortening of words prefixed with anti-
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Parts of speech for Anti
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anti popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
anti usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anti
adj anti
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
- antithetical — Something that is antithetical to something else is the opposite of it and is unable to exist with it.
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- contrary — Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
- inconsistent — lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory: an inconsistent story.
noun anti
- adversary — Your adversary is someone you are competing with, or arguing or fighting against.
- antagonist — Your antagonist is your opponent or enemy.
- rival — a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
- competitor — A company's competitors are companies who are trying to sell similar goods or services to the same people.
- candidate — A candidate is someone who is being considered for a position, for example someone who is running in an election or applying for a job.
adjective anti
- set against — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- mean — to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. Synonyms: destine, foreordain.
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
- abrogating — Present participle of abrogate.
- colourless — Something that is colourless has no colour at all.
Antonyms for anti
adj anti
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- consonant — A consonant is a sound such as 'p', 'f', 'n', or 't' which you pronounce by stopping the air flowing freely through your mouth. Compare vowel.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
- same — identical with what is about to be or has just been mentioned: This street is the same one we were on yesterday.
noun anti
- ally — A country's ally is another country that has an agreement to support it, especially in war.
- assistant — Assistant is used in front of titles or jobs to indicate a slightly lower rank. For example, an assistant director is one rank lower than a director in an organization.
- helper — a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.
- supporter — a person or thing that supports.
- friend — a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
adjective anti
- pro — in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
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