🚫against

preposition
/əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

Meaning

In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.

Example Sentences

They voted against the proposal.

Example Expressions

stand against

Synonyms

opposed to, contrary to, versus, counter to

Antonyms

for, in favor of

Collocations

against the law, against the wall, fight against, argue against

More Example Sentences

We are playing against the red team next week.

The person I am complaining against misbehaved.

I would like to file a complaint against a waiter.

I would like to file a complaint against a worker.

I would like to file a complaint against an employee.

I would like to file a complaint against the manager.

The person I am complaining against did not listen to my issue.

I remember the match you played against England. You were so brilliant.

I remember the match you played against South Africa. You were so amazing.

I remember the match you played against Australia. You were so incredible.

Related Vocabularies

used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
from a particular time in the past until now
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
next to or together with someone or something
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means

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