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What does against mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word against? Here's what it means.

Preposition
  1. (heading, physical) A close but separated relationship.
    1. In a contrary direction to.
    2. Close to.
    3. In front of; before a background.
    4. In physical contact with.
    5. In physical opposition to, or in collision with.
  2. (heading, social) A contrasting or competitive relationship.
    1. In contrast and/or comparison with.
    2. In competition with, versus.
    3. In opposition to.
  3. In exchange for.(Can we add an example for this sense?)
  4. As counterbalance to.(Can we add an example for this sense?)
  5. As a charge on.(Can we add an example for this sense?)
  6. As protection from.
  7. (obsolete) Exposed to.(Can we add an example for this sense?)
  8. In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
Conjunction
  1. (obsolete) By the time that (something happened); before.
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