against

against is on the Basic English 850 List.

again - against - air

against is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

again - against - age

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈgɛnst/ or /əˈgeɪnst/
• SAMPA: /@"gEnst/ or /@"geInst/

• Audio (US)

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Preposition

Preposition against

1. Opposing or disagreeing with sb/sth.
   • Synonym: opposed
   • Antonyms: for and in favor

   I am against that proposal. I think it is a bad idea.

   The vote for the suspension of the party was 283 in favour with 29 against.

2. Pressed to.

   He held her head against his chest.

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