against
US /əˈɡenst/
・UK /əˈgenst/
A1
prep.PrepositionIn physical contact with, as for support; next to
I sat against a tree to rest in the heat
prep.PrepositionIn opposition to; disagreeing with
The leaders of the group were against changing the plan
prep.PrepositionAs a means of protection from.
The coat protects against the cold.
prep.PrepositionIn comparison with.
His performance was good against the others.
adv.AdverbIn an opposing or unfavorable direction.
The wind was against us.
prep.PrepositionIn a way that contrasts with.
The dark colors stood out against the white background.
prep.PrepositionIn a direction that opposes
The ship sailed against the wind
adj.AdjectiveUnfavorable to; to someone's disadvantage
The evidence is against him
prep.PrepositionIn competition with
Our team is playing against the champions tonight
prep.PrepositionHarmful to.
Drinking is against my doctor's advice.
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#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
- I'll also add that if you're taking $200,000 in debt to find your passion, that might be a practical kind of by the way, debt that you can't even declare bankruptcy against, which completely I mean, I can't even I'm suffocated by the game, the AK racket that is student loans.
I'll also add that if you're taking $200,000 in debt to find your passion, that might be a practical kind of by the way, debt that you can't even declare bankruptcy against, which completely I mean, I can't even I'm suffocated by the game, the AK racket that is student loans.
- declare bankruptcy
against, which complete,
declare bankruptcy against, which complete,
Knight
- This was because governing power, and defence against Viking, Magyar, and
This was because governing power, and defence against Viking, Magyar, and
- this newly landed warrior class. This was because governing power, and defence against
this newly landed warrior class. This was because governing power, and defence against
The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
- And very frankly, one of her top aides said to me, "We're glad we have Donald Trump to debate against, because he's the draw.
And very frankly, one of her top aides said to me, "We're glad we have Donald Trump to debate against, because he's the draw.
- AGAINST BECAUSE HE'S
AGAINST BECAUSE HE'S
Ed Sheeran - Perfect ( cover by J.Fla )
- We are still kids when we're so in love, fighting against all loss.
We are still kids when we're so in love, fighting against all loss.
- Fighting against all odds
Fighting against all odds
Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks
- What's even weirder though, is that when your table guests weren't actively conspiring against you, they'd use those same sharp knives as toothpicks.
What's even weirder though, is that when your table guests weren't actively conspiring against you, they'd use those same sharp knives as toothpicks.
- What's even weirder, though, is that when your table guests weren't actively conspiring against you, they'd use those same sharp knives as toothpicks.
What's even weirder, though, is that when your table guests weren't actively conspiring against you, they'd use those same sharp knives as toothpicks.
Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger
- What I needed to get ahead was to meet against idiots, and luckily, there's a large supply.
What I needed to get ahead was to meet against idiots, and luckily, there's a large supply.
- What I needed to get ahead was to meet against idiots.
What I needed to get ahead was to meet against idiots.
12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize
- Intelligence tests are one common way for people to measure how they stack up against the rest
Intelligence tests are one common way for people to measure how they stack up against the rest
- Intelligence tests are one common way for people to measure how they stack up against the rest of the population.
Intelligence tests are one common way for people to measure how they stack up against the rest of the population.
How Rich People Hide Their Money
- So the rich buy investments and let them grow, then borrow against those investments to fund their lifestyles.
So the rich buy investments and let them grow, then borrow against those investments to fund their lifestyles.
- So the rich buy investments and let them grow, then borrow against those investments to fund their lifestyles, but
So the rich buy investments and let them grow, then borrow against those investments to fund their lifestyles, but
Iran's president, several officials die in helicopter crash
- After the two countries traded airstrikes last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a separate crisis as the International Criminal Court announced today it's seeking to arrest him and Israel's defense minister on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity for civilian attacks and starvation in Gaza.
After the two countries traded airstrikes last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a separate crisis as the International Criminal Court announced today it's seeking to arrest him and Israel's defense minister on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity for civilian attacks and starvation in Gaza.
- on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity
on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity
What Happened To Etsy?
- Chiara Laure leads the Indie Sellers Guild, a labor advocacy group for Etsy sellers formed after a week-long strike against the platform.
Chiara Laure leads the Indie Sellers Guild, a labor advocacy group for Etsy sellers formed after a week-long strike against the platform.
- -long strike against the platform. Creators were
-long strike against the platform. Creators were