against

[uh-genst, uh-geynst] / əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst /

PREPOSITION

opposite to

Synonyms

WEAK

contra contrary to counter to in contrast to in opposition to opposed to versus vs

Example Sentences

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And for all their struggles to finish matches with ease, England were also ahead in all three games against their lower-ranked opponents.

From BBC

Pallekele was where England won all three T20s against the very same team they now face.

From BBC

The 3-0 win, which concluded less than three weeks ago, took England's winning run in T20s against Sri Lanka to 11.

From BBC

They have won their past three T20 series against Pakistan and beat the Black Caps last year.

From BBC

The Perth-based side led 17-14 at half-time against Dalton Papali'i's Auckland Blues on Saturday evening.

From Barron's