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contras

The correct spelling is contras.

How to pronounce contras

noun

Say it like: Con-tra-s

The correct spelling is contras. A deal to swap goods or services. For example: "The sum for each contra account is shown in the last column."

Usage Examples

The sum for each contra account is shown in the last column.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A deal to swap goods or services.
  2. 2.A conservative; originally tied to Nicaraguan counter-revolutionaries.
  3. 3.An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
  4. 4.Any of the musical instruments in the contrabass range, e.g. contrabassoon, contrabass clarinet or, especially, double bass.
  5. 5.A contra dance.

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