Word: gainstand
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: gain
stand
Definition: To stand against; resist, oppose; withstand.
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: stand
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To oppose, usually as a team, in competition.