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In opposition to
“I am against all that my political opponent stands for.”
In competition with
“Tennis fans are looking forward to seeing Federer against Nadal in the final.”
Up against (an object)
“I had to lean against a wall after not being able to find a bench to sit on.”
Adjacent to
“We placed the large boxes against each other in the storage facility.”
As protection from
“Without the protection of a shelter against the merciless sun, it became unbearable on the field.”
In contrast to
“The boilers remained in position, silhouetted against the green water and ambient light.”
In the opposite direction of
“He walked against a strong wind.”
Having an unfavorable effect on
“His lack of height is against him when it comes to playing basketball.”
In anticipation of
“He refuses to go to court without insurance against the possibility of losing.”
In exchange for or in return for
“What is the current exchange rate of the dollar against the euro?”
In spite of or regardless of (a statement or situation)
In the framework of
When compared to (something else)
In contrast to, rather than, instead of
As a compensation for
Against, especially with force
With reference to
Having a repugnance or opposition of mind
Not consistent or in harmony with
Next to, or being in contact with at some point or line
In the opposite direction or in opposition to
An expression of unwillingness to accept or grant an offer or request
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