Definition and meaning of English word "against"
against
/əˈgænst/
Meaning
PrepositionIn a contrary direction to.
How to use
The preposition 'against' is often used to indicate opposition or resistance. A learner mistake is using 'against' with 'support', e.g., 'I support against the proposal'.
🇬🇧 English
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Example
The team played against their rivals.
The law is against smoking in public places.
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Common phrases
- against the law— against the law
- against the wall— against the wall
- vote against— vote against
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What does the English word "against" mean?▼
The English word "against" means "against" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "The team played against their rivals." (which translates as "against").
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