against

US /əˈɡenst/

・

UK /əˈgenst/

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preposition

  • In a way that contrasts with.
  • In comparison to.
  • In competition with
  • In physical contact with, as for support; next to
  • In opposition to; harmful to.
  • In spite of; despite.
  • In opposition to; disagreeing with
  • In opposition to.
  • In preparation for
  • As a protection from.
  • Unfavorable to.
  • Against; opposed to.

adverb

  • In the opposite direction
  • In opposition; against.