against

[US]/ə'genst/

[UK]/ə'ɡɛnst/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

prep. in opposition to, in violation of; close to; rely on; be prepared for
adj. opposed; disadvantageous

up against

go against

over against

as against

back against

an antidote against inflation.

fend against the cold.

the fight against crime.

the battle against ageing.

discrimination against homosexuals.

a hedge against inflation.

the struggle against imperialism.

a win against France.

march against the enemy

plot against a person

rule against a motion

be proof against flattery

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