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Word: Against
Speech Type: Preposition
Old English agenes, from again + -s (adverbial genitive) + -t, probably because the word was frequently followed by te, variant of the, and perhaps also by association with superlatives in -st (such as amongst)
əˈɡɛnst
əˈɡeɪnst
in opposition to
Short Definition:in opposition to
Examples:- the fight against crime
- he decided against immediate publication
- swimming against the tide
in anticipation of and preparation for (a problem or difficulty)
Short Definition:in preparation for
Examples:- he gritted his teeth against the pain
- makeshift barricades against tank attacks
in or into physical contact with (something), so as to be supported by or collide with it
Short Definition:in physical contact with
Examples:- she stood with her back against the door
- frustration made him bang his head against the wall
in conceptual contrast to
Short Definition:in contrast to
Examples:- the benefits must be weighed against the costs
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