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Definitions

over against

PREPOSITION
toward/towards
Synonyms
WEAK
against almost approaching close to coming up contra en route facing for fronting headed for in relation to in the direction of in the vicinity just before moving nearing nearly not quite on the road to pointing to proceeding shortly before to via vis-à-vis

Example Sentences

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Wood conceded 14 runs from the 19th over against Nepal on Sunday in taking 1-31 from three overs.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams became the first to fall foul of the rule when he was penalised in the final 10 minutes of his side's 1-0 win over against Ulsan Hyundai.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

But that crisp play did not carry over against the Cornhuskers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

“They’re such a high-octane, potent team. And a big part of that was us not turning it over against them.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024

Lindsey grabbed Colin then and pulled him over against the wall, where they could listen without being seen.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.