against

CEFRA2

/əˈɡɛ̟nst/

preposition

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In plain English

  1. 01

    preposition

    Opposing someone or something, or touching and supported by it.

  2. 02

    preposition

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • I would strongly advise against going out on your own.

  • They are too busy fighting against each other to care for common ideals.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /əˈɡeɪ̯nst/

Deep Dive

preposition

Extra meanings

  1. In physical opposition to; in collision with.

  2. In a contrary direction to.

  3. Close to, alongside.

More examples

In context

  • Are you for or against abortions?

  • It is hard work to swim against the current.

  • The ladder was leaning against the wall.

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Antonyms

Quick test

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The lawyer argued strongly blank the new policy in court.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

preposition

Cognate with Saterland Frisian juun (“against”), West Frisian tsjin (“against”), Dutch tegen (“against”), German Low German gegen (“against”), German gegen (“against”), Icelandic gegn (“against”).