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against

/əˈɡɛnst/
Main Example

They filed a complaint against the company.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Preposition (prep.)

Used to indicate a legal action taken toward someone.

Other Example
Synonyms
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against

/əˈɡɛnst/
Main Example

They built a wall for defence against attacks.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Preposition (prep.)

Used to indicate the target or focus of a protective action.

Other Example

She wore a helmet for protection against injuries.

The soldiers stood ready for defence against the enemy.

They installed cameras for security against theft.

Synonyms

defence against

protection against

safeguard against

Synonyms

versus

in opposition to

in defense of

against

/əˈɡɛnst/
Main Example

The book is leaning against the table.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Preposition (prep.)

In contact with something, often for support or protection.

Other Example

She leaned against the wall.

The picture is hanging against the door.

He rested his head against her shoulder.

Synonyms

lean against

push against

stand against

Synonyms

versus

opposite

contrary

against

/əˈɡɛnst/
en-us undefinedagainst
Main Example

She stood against the wall.

Example context
en-us flagShe stood against the wall.
Grammatical Info:
Preposition (prep.)

In opposition to or in conflict with something.

Other Example

He leaned against the door.

en-us flagHe leaned against the door.

They argued against the new rule.

en-us flagThey argued against the new rule.

I voted against the proposal.

en-us flagI voted against the proposal.
Synonyms

against the rules

en-us flagagainst the rules

against my will

en-us flagagainst my will

against all odds

en-us flagagainst all odds
Synonyms

opposed to

contrary to

versus

against

/əˈɡɛnst/
Main Example

His views are against the popular opinion.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Preposition (prep.)

In contrast to or contrary to something.

Other Example

She decided to vote against the proposal.

The team played against their biggest rivals.

He stood against the wall, waiting for his turn.

Synonyms

against the law

against the rules

against all odds

Synonyms

opposed to

contrary to

in opposition to

against

/əˈɡɛnst/
Main Example

He spoke out against the decision.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adverb (adv.)

In a manner that opposes or resists.

Other Example

She voted against the proposal.

They protested against the new law.

The team played against the odds.

Synonyms

speak against

vote against

act against

Synonyms

opposingly

contrarily

resistively

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