against
Pronunciation: /əˈɡɛnst/
The English word “against” has 18 meanings listed here.
preposition
- In a contrary direction to.
- In physical opposition to; in collision with.
- In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
- Close to, alongside.
- In front of; before (a background).
- In contrast or comparison with.
- In competition with, versus.
- Contrary to; in conflict with.
- In opposition to.
- Of betting odds, denoting a worse-than-even chance.
- In exchange for.
- As counterbalance to.
- As a charge on.
- As protection from.
- In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
- To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.
- Exposed to.
conjunction
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