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Definition of against - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
opposite directionin a contrary direction to something
- The boat sailed against the current.
2.
oppositioncontrary to or in conflict with
- His actions were against the rules.
3.
comparisonin contrast or comparison with
- Her performance was excellent against the others.
4.
supportin physical contact with for support
- She leaned against the tree.
5.
competitionin competition with someone or something
- The team played against their rivals.
6.
preparationin anticipation or preparation for
- They saved money against future expenses.
7.
protectionRare as protection from somethingRare
- He took medicine against the flu.
Adverb
1.
contactin contact with something
- She leaned against the wall.
2.
comparisonin contrast or comparison with something
- The bright colors stood out against the dark background.
3.
directionin a direction opposite to something
- The boat sailed against the current.
Expressions with against
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oppose a trend or principle
His views often go against popular opinion.
change from support to opposition
The citizens turned against the new policy.
choose not to accept or not to do a possible option
They decide against buying the old house after inspecting the roof.
suggest not doing something because it may be bad
The doctor advised against eating too much sugar.
in contact with a wall surface
The bookshelf is placed against the wall.
hit one's head against something
He accidentally knocked his head against the door.
opposing the usual direction or trend
Her ideas were always against the current, challenging conventional wisdom.
moving in the opposite direction of the wind
The boat sailed against the wind.
encounter a problem or difficulty
We may come up against some unexpected challenges during the project.
compete or fight against someone or something
He had to go up against the best players in the league..
hold a negative feeling towards someone or something
She has something against her new neighbor.
move something to be in contact with another
The sofa was pushed up against the wall.
animals touch someone seeking attention
The dog would rub up against its owner for attention.
competition to complete a task before a deadline
Finishing the project before the end of the month was a race against time.
contrary to what was anticipated or predicted
The team's victory was against all expectations.
succeeding despite significant difficulties or challenges
She graduated college against all the odds.
without someone's consent or agreement
She was taken to the hospital against her will.
without someone's consent or agreement
They took him away against his will.
as fast as possible before a deadline
The team worked against time to meet the deadline.
describe a dispute where only two people give opposite statements without proof
Without any video or witnesses, it will be his word against mine.
wager money on the failure of something
He decided to bet against the company's success.
hit your head by accident on something hard
He bumped his head against the door frame.
be considered a disadvantage
His lack of experience may count against him in the job interview.
take measures to prevent something bad
We must guard against any potential risks.
Origin of against
Old English, ongean (again) + -st (against)
Terms with against included in their meaning
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collision
knock against something accidentally
conflict
act of aggression against someone or something
opponents
the people or teams you are competing against
rival
person or group competing against others
protection
protection against attack or harm
coercion
make someone do something against their will
risk cover
financial protection against loss or damage
fortunate outcome
unexpectedly positive outcome against odds
conflict
the act of resisting or fighting against something
physical support
support something by placing against something solid
defense
defended against potential threats or attacks
protection measures
measures taken to protect against crime, attack, sabotage, or espionage
acr: Versus
against or in opposition to something or someone
caution
advise someone against unwise behavior
sports organization
organization of baseball teams competing against each other
armed conflict
fight in a war against another group or country
warning
warns against doing something risky or harmful
health check
force from circulating blood against artery and vessel walls
finance
financial protection against car damage or theft
sports
person competing against a current champion
safety equipment
protective gear for climbers' heads against impacts
self-defense
defend oneself against an attack
sports
competition where football teams play against each other
cooking
shred food by rubbing against a grater
Examples of against in a sentence
The team played against the odds to win. The decision was against my better judgment. She stood against the proposal in the meeting. The new model is efficient against the older version. Her skills are remarkable against her peers. He rested against the wall.
The ladder was placed against the house. She competed against the best in the world. The vote was against the proposed law. They prepared against the coming storm. She studied hard against the final exams. They built a wall against the wind. She wore a hat against the sun. The picture frame rested against the shelf. The cat rubbed its head against my leg. The white dress looked stunning against her tan skin. The skyscrapers loomed against the evening sky. The cyclist struggled against the wind. The swimmer moved against the tide with great effort.
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- French:contre, en appui sur, ...
- German:gegen, dagegen, ...
- Italian:contro, addosso a, ...
- Spanish:contra, en contraste con, ...
- Portuguese:contra, em contraste com, ...
- Chinese:逆着, 靠着, ...
- Japanese:逆らって, に寄りかかって, ...
- Arabic:عَكْس, مُسْتَنِدًا إِلى, ...
- Hebrew:נֶגֶד, צָמוּד, ...
- Russian:против, на фоне, ...
- Ukrainian:проти, сперлася на, ...
- Hindi:के विपरीत, के सहारे, ...
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