against
/əˈɡɛnst/
in opposition to
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- 1.
In opposition or resistance to something, or in contact with and pressing on a surface.
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She leaned against the wall.
She leaned against the wall.
Don't bet against the underdog; they can surprise you.
Don't bet against the underdog; they can surprise you.
The new policy was implemented against strong opposition.
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How do you pronounce against?
against is pronounced [/əˈɡɛnst/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does against mean?
against means "in opposition to". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is against?
against is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with against?
Example: "She leaned against the wall." — used to mean "in opposition to".
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