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Phrase CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. Prefix meaning "against", "contrary to", "in opposition to", "counter-".
    morpheme
  2. Prefix denoting reciprocal action; "in return"; "counter-".
    morpheme
  3. Prefix denoting restoration or a return to a previous state; "back again".
    morpheme
  4. Prefix denoting repetition; "over again"; "anew"; again-.
    morpheme

Examples

“gainsay, gainstand, gainstay, gainstrive”
“gainclap, gaingive, gainyield”
“gainbuy, gaincover, gaintake”
“gainrising, gaincoming”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

galacto- Gallo- galvano- game is game game over game, set, match

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