Word: gainstrive
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: gain
strive
Definition: To strive against; to resist, oppose.
Morphemes:
Affix: gain-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Prefix meaning "against; contrary to; in opposition to; counter-".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gain-
Language: enm
Decoded: gain-
Meaning: prefix
Affix: strive
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: estriver
Language: fro
Decoded: estriver
Meaning: to compete, quarrel