The prefix anti‑ has various meanings.
Meaning 1: opposite to
- The movie’s ending was anticlimactic.
Meaning 2: different from the usual
- The literary character Duddy Kravitz is an anti-hero.
Meaning 3: opposed to, against
- Pacifists are antiwar; they believe in resolving issues peacefully.
Meaning 4: preventing
- Use antifreeze to unlock the car door.
Meaning 5: acting against
- The doctor prescribed an antibiotic.
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