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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“You don’t look much like your sister,” Chip said, bouncing the basketball low against the driveway.

From Literature

“Let me see,” Katherine said, jostling against him and knocking the letter out of his hand.

From Literature

At first he didn’t even seem to notice that the door was open, he was so focused on pounding his hand against the doorbell.

From Literature

Chip practically had his face pressed against the glass of the front door, watching Jonah come back.

From Literature

Jonah leaned back against the wall, more relaxed than he’d been in hours.

From Literature