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contrary; oppose; beforehand
Meanings
4 senses · 8 examplesadjective
contrary; opposite; against the normal direction
formalOften describes movement, flow, or order that is opposite to the normal or expected direction.
Going against the current requires great courage.
The wheel of history cannot be reversed.
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Those who comply will prosper, those who resist will perish.
verb
to disobey; to defy; to rebel
formalDescribes an act of defiance or rebellion against authority, orders, or tradition.
The son never thought of disobeying his parents.
His actions are simply defying the heavens.
adjective
unfavorable; adverse; unlucky
Describes difficult, unlucky, or unfavorable circumstances.
He has been in adverse circumstances recently and needs the support of friends.
Life always has its ups and downs.
verb
to foresee; to predict
archaicAn older, more literary usage meaning to anticipate or predict something before it happens.
"Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure." Here, 'preparation' carries the meaning of anticipation.