against (Meaning)
against (prep.)
Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as, against the mouth of a river; -- in this sense often preceded by over.
From an opposite direction so as to strike or come in contact with; in contact with; upon; as, hail beats against the roof.
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.
By of before the time that; in preparation for; so as to be ready for the time when.
Synonyms & Antonyms of against
against Sentence Examples
- The team stood united against the challenges that threatened to derail their project.
- I must caution you against making hasty decisions without proper consideration.
- The community rallied against injustice, demanding fair treatment for all.
- The legal system is designed to protect individuals against discrimination.
- We need to work together to safeguard the environment against further degradation.
- The company implemented strict security measures to guard against cyber threats.
- His principles stood firm against the prevailing trends of dishonesty in the industry.
- The vaccine provides effective protection against various strains of the virus.
- The citizens protested against the government's decision to cut essential services.
- It is crucial to build resilience against stress through mindfulness and self-care.
FAQs About the word against
Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as, against the mouth of a river; -- in this sense often preceded by over., From an opposite direction so as to strike or
upon,on,, next,alongside, upside
for, for,,pro, pro
The team stood united against the challenges that threatened to derail their project.
I must caution you against making hasty decisions without proper consideration.
The community rallied against injustice, demanding fair treatment for all.
The legal system is designed to protect individuals against discrimination.
