What does against mean?
Definitions for against
əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnstagainst
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Wiktionary
againstconjunction
By the time that (something happened); before.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
In a contrary direction to.
If you swim against the current, you must work harder.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
Close to.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
In front of; before a background.
The giant was silhouetted against the door.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
In physical contact with.
The puppy rested its head against a paw.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
In physical opposition to, or in collision with.
The rain pounds against the window.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
In contrast and/or comparison with.
He stands out against his local classmates
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
In competition with, versus.
The Tigers will play against the Bears this weekend.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
In opposition to.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
In exchange for.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
As counterbalance to.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
As a charge on.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
As protection from.
He turned the umbrella against the wind.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
Exposed to.
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
againstpreposition
In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
Etymology: Formed from agenes, , a southern variant of , or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est.
Webster Dictionary
Against
abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as, against the mouth of a river; -- in this sense often preceded by over
Etymology: [OE. agens, ageynes, AS. ongegn. The s is adverbial, orig. a genitive ending. See Again.]
Against
from an opposite direction so as to strike or come in contact with; in contact with; upon; as, hail beats against the roof
Etymology: [OE. agens, ageynes, AS. ongegn. The s is adverbial, orig. a genitive ending. See Again.]
Against
in opposition to, whether the opposition is of sentiment or of action; on the other side; counter to; in contrariety to; hence, adverse to; as, against reason; against law; to run a race against time
Etymology: [OE. agens, ageynes, AS. ongegn. The s is adverbial, orig. a genitive ending. See Again.]
Against
by of before the time that; in preparation for; so as to be ready for the time when
Etymology: [OE. agens, ageynes, AS. ongegn. The s is adverbial, orig. a genitive ending. See Again.]
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Against
Against is the seventh studio album by the Brazilian metal band Sepultura, released in 1998 through Roadrunner Records. It is the band's first release with new frontman Derrick Green, who replaced group founder Max Cavalera in 1997.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Against
a-genst′, also a-gānst′, prep. opposite to: in opposition to: in contact or collision with: in provision for: in exchange for, instead of: (B. and Shak.) by the time that, elliptically for 'against (the time) at which' or 'that I come.' [Formed from again, with genitive ending -es, as whilst from while—the -t being a later addition, as in amongs-t, amids-t, &c.]
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'against' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #137
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'against' in Written Corpus Frequency: #366
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of against in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of against in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of against in a Sentence
Europe and the United States are so integrated that it is implausible that the Europeans will be able to use current institutions to engage in transactions with Iran, if they really want to do this, then they'll need to set up siloed institutions that have no U.S. exposure and then to protect those institutions with the threat of retaliation against the United States.
Don't waste time in making complaints against stock brokerage firms to SEBI as nothing will happen to brokers who continue to fool its clients traders only.
Emails are emails, southern Poverty Law Center fights tirelessly against all hate, including anti-Semitism.
Mr. Tang has informed us that he believes the allegations are malicious and intends to vigorously defend himself against them.
The April 16 destruction of Christian graves in Mosul, Iraq by the Islamic State (ISIS) is part of the organization's ongoing campaign against Christianity, in the Middle East and throughout the Muslim world.
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Translations for against
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- protiCzech
- modDanish
- gegenGerman
- κατάGreek
- kontraŭEsperanto
- en contraSpanish
- در برابرPersian
- vastaanFinnish
- contreFrench
- विरुद्धHindi
- ellenHungarian
- melawanIndonesian
- controItalian
- מולHebrew
- に対してJapanese
- ವಿರುದ್ಧKannada
- 반대Korean
- adversusLatin
- tegenDutch
- imotNorwegian
- przeciwkoPolish
- contraPortuguese
- împotrivaRomanian
- противRussian
- motSwedish
- எதிராகTamil
- వ్యతిరేకంగాTelugu
- ต่อต้านThai
- karşısındaTurkish
- протиUkrainian
- خلافUrdu
- chống lạiVietnamese
- קעגןYiddish
- 反對Chinese
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