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anti

Carries a sharp, confrontational energy. It does not merely describe a lack of support but implies an active stance of opposition or resistance. As a prefix, it functions as a structural tool to create opposites (e.g., "anti-gravity") or identify opponents (e.g., "anti-establishment"). When used as an adjective, it often takes on a political or ideological flavor. It suggests a definitive alignment against a specific cause, often implying a strong personal conviction or bias.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Mark is hiding in the breakroom while David is in a meeting.
David Smith

The CEO is totally anti-remote work. We need to pivot our synergy.

David Smith
Mark
Mark

Bummer. I'm basically playing hooky right now anyway.

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David uses 'anti' as a prefix to describe the CEO's opposition to remote work, while pairing it with corporate buzzwords like 'pivot our synergy'. Mark responds with 'playing hooky', an idiom meaning to skip work or school without permission, reflecting his slacker persona.

Ý nghĩa

prefix

Opposed to; against; acting in opposition to.

"The anti-war protests grew in size throughout the month."

adjective

Opposed to a particular policy, practice, or person.

"He is strongly anti-nuclear power."

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