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a·gainst
 against
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- pronunciation:
genst
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preposition |
| definition 1: |
in the opposite direction or contrary to.
They were walking against the wind.What you did was against the rules.- antonyms:
- with
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| definition 2: |
in opposition to.
My dad said we could have a dog but my mom is against it.Many people are against tearing down the old library.- antonyms:
- behind, for, in favor of
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| definition 3: |
in contact with.
Waves crashed against the shore. |
| definition 4: |
on or touching, so as to be supported by.
I'll lean the ladder against this tree.
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