Meaning

In a contrary direction to..

Definitions by Sense

1. In a contrary direction to.
2. In physical opposition to; in collision with.
3. In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
4. Close to, alongside.
5. In front of; before (a background).
6. In contrast or comparison with.
7. In competition with, versus.
8. Contrary to; in conflict with.

Example Sentences

It is hard work to swim against the current.

The rain pounds against the window.

Ivor had acquired more than a mile of fishing rights with the house ; he was not at all a good fisherman, but one must do something ; one generally, however, banged a ball with a squash-racket against a wall.

The ladder was leaning against the wall.

The puppy rested its head against a paw.

The kennel was put against the back wall.

A row of trees stood against a fence.

We expressed our readiness, and in ten minutes were in the station wagon, rolling rapidly down the long drive, for it was then after nine.[…]As we reached the lodge we heard the whistle, and we backed up against one side of the platform as the train pulled up at the other.

Word Forms

• againest
• agaynest
• agaynst
• ageinest
• ageinst
• agenest
• agenst
• ageynest
• ageynst
• agin
• 'gainst
• gainst

Synonyms for against

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When Should You Use Against?

Use against when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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