No. 849 in Persian

خلاف

"Contrary," "opposition," or "violation."

In a sentence

این کار خلاف قوانین است.
This action is against the rules.
Here, 'خلاف' is used to mean 'against' or 'contrary to' in the context of rules or laws.
او خلاف جریان آب شنا کرد.
He swam against the flow of the water.
In this sentence, 'خلاف' indicates going 'against' or 'opposite to' a direction.
می‌توانیم این موضوع را بی‌خلاف حل کنیم.
We can resolve this matter without conflict.
Here, 'خلاف' represents a disagreement or conflict, and 'بی‌خلاف' implies the absence of such issues.

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