against Definition
- 1in opposition to; contrary to
- 2in physical contact with
Using against: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "against" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She is against the idea of moving to a new city.
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The wind was blowing against the window.
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The team played against their biggest rival last night.
against Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with against
Example
The chef was cooking against the clock to finish the dish before the restaurant opened.
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Against all odds, the small startup managed to become a successful company.
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He always goes against the grain and does things his own way.
Origins of against
from Old English 'ongean'
Summary: against in Brief
'Against' [əˈɡenst] is a preposition that denotes opposition or physical contact. It can be used to express disagreement, as in 'She is against the idea of moving to a new city,' or physical contact, as in 'The wind was blowing against the window.' Phrases like 'against the clock' and 'against all odds' use 'against' to denote racing against time or overcoming low chances of success, respectively.
