Greek · prefix
anti-
against; in place of
Forms
- anti-
- ant- — Used before a vowel without an initial h sound in some Greek compounds.
- anth- — Used before a vowel that began with an h sound in Greek.
Origin
Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *ant-, ‘front; facing.’
Note
Facing something can mean opposing it, matching it, or standing in its place.
Words sharing this root
antagonismActive opposition or hostility between people or forces.antagonistA person or force that opposes the action of another.antagonizeTo provoke hostility or resistance.AntarcticThe polar region around the South Pole.anthemA song of collective devotion or praise.antidoteA treatment that counteracts a harmful substance.antipathyA strong feeling of dislike or aversion.antipodesPlaces directly opposite each other on the globe.antithesisThe direct opposite of something.