Ancient Greek dictionary · preposition

ἀντί

over against, opposite

Transliteration: anti

Meaning and definitions

1. over against, opposite
2. at the same time as
3. in exchange for, in place of
4. at the price of, in return for
5. for the sake of, for
6. instead of

Connected roots

• anti-

  against, opposite

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• antibiotic

  a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms

• antipathy

  a deep-seated feeling of dislike

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