anti
gb/ˈæntaɪ/ us/ˈæntaɪ/
B1
Inglês
~ 1400
ellenes, ellenző
B1
1
ellenes
B2
Padrão de uso:
anti-[idea/group]
She has always been anti-smoking because her father died of lung cancer.
Mindig is dohányzásellenes volt, mert az apja tüdőrákban halt meg.
The new law was passed despite strong anti-government sentiment.
Az új törvényt az erős kormányellenes hangulat ellenére is elfogadták.
Many young people are anti-war and want peaceful solutions.
He is openly anti-racist and works with community groups.
The group launched an anti-bullying campaign in schools.
Exemplos para estudantes
I am anti-smoking.
Dohányzásellenes vagyok.
They are anti-war.
Háborúellenesek.
She is anti-racist.
We joined an anti-bullying group.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anti-' as meaning 'before' because of similar sounding prefixes in other languages; in English it means 'against'.
Significado
opposed to something
Colocações
anti-war movement
|anti-government protests
|anti-smoking campaign
|anti-discrimination laws
Sinônimos
opposed (More general term for being against something, without the prefix form.)
Antônimos
pro (Indicates support for something, the opposite of being anti-.)
Temas
politics
|society
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Not liking or not supporting a particular idea, plan, group, or way of doing things.
Holding an attitude or position that is against a particular idea, policy, group, or practice.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
2
ellenző
B2
Padrão de uso:
an anti [of something]
The antis protested outside the government building.
Az ellenzők a kormányépület előtt tüntettek.
He’s a real anti when it comes to new technology.
Igazi ellenzője az új technológiának.
The antis were out in force at the rally.
Most of the antis had prepared signs and chants.
Exemplos para estudantes
She is an anti of the plan.
Ő a terv ellenzője.
The antis are outside.
Az ellenzők kint vannak.
He is an anti of smoking.
Erro comum:
Learners may try to use 'anti' as a noun without context, leading to confusion; it usually needs to be clear what they are against.
Significado
person who is opposed
Colocações
an anti
|the antis
Sinônimos
opponent (A more neutral and formal term for someone opposing something.)
Antônimos
supporter (Someone who is in favor of something.)
Temas
politics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Someone who does not like or support a certain idea or plan.
A person who is against a particular idea, policy, group, or practice.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
anti
AFI
GB/ˈæntaɪ/
US/ˈæntaɪ/
Sílabas e tonicidade
anti (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (anti)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: anti
Noun
- Base: anti
- Plural: antis
Família de palavras
Expressões
anti-aging
1/ˈæntaɪ ˈeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
fixed phrase
designed to slow aging signs
Made to stop or reduce signs that a person is getting older.
Exemplos
- This cream has anti-aging properties that help reduce wrinkles.
- The beauty industry makes billions from anti-aging products.
anti-climax
1/ˈæntaɪ klˈaɪmˌæks/
fixed phrase
disappointing end after build-up
When something ends in a way that is less exciting or good than expected.
Exemplos
- The ending of the movie was a real anti-climax.
- After all the hype, the concert was an anti-climax.
anti-inflammatory
1/ˈæntaɪ ɪnflˈæmətˌɔɹi/
fixed phrase
technical
reducing swelling in body
Used to make swelling and pain in the body less.
Exemplos
- Doctors prescribed an anti-inflammatory drug for her knee injury.
- Anti-inflammatory foods can help reduce chronic pain.
anti-social
1/ˈæntaɪ sˈoʊʃəl/
fixed phrase
avoiding social interaction
Not wanting to spend time with other people or behaving in a way that harms society.
Exemplos
- He was accused of anti-social behavior after damaging public property.
- She’s quite anti-social and prefers to stay home.