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CROSS-PURPOSE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A contrary aim
Example:
at cross-purposes
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("cross-purpose" is a kind of...):
aim; design; intent; intention; purpose (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions)
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