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Against

/əˈɡeɪnst/

In a contrary direction to.

📖 Definitions of "Against"

preposition
  1. 1

    In a contrary direction to.

    "It is hard work to swim against the current."

  2. 2

    In physical opposition to; in collision with.

    "The rain pounds against the window."

  3. 3

    In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.

    "The kennel was put against the back wall."

  4. 4

    Close to, alongside.

    "A row of trees stood against a fence."

conjunction
  1. 1

    By the time that (something happened); before.

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