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Term: anti

Description:

Anti is a versatile term that can be used as a prefix or a noun, often indicating opposition, resistance, or the absence of a particular quality or characteristic.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Prefix
• Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. Prefix (Opposition): Used to indicate as opposed to, against, or contrary to something.

Example Sentence: She is anti-establishment and often protests against government policies.

2. Prefix (Resistance): Used to express active resistance or defense to something.

Example Sentence: The new coating is highly anti-corrosive, preventing rust from forming.

3. Prefix (Absence): Used to indicate the absence or lack of a particular characteristic or quality.

Example Sentence: The sunscreen is advertised as anti-aging, helping to reduce the signs of wrinkles.

4. Noun: Short form of "antihistamine," a substance that counteracts the effects of histamine in the body.

Example Sentence: I took an anti after experiencing an allergic reaction to relieve my symptoms.

Related Products (Amazon):

Anti-Establishment Books

Anti-Corrosive Coatings

Anti-Aging Creams

Antihistamine Medications