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- (preposition): In a contrary direction to.
- (preposition): In physical opposition to; in collision with.
- (preposition): In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
- (preposition): Close to, alongside.
- (preposition): In front of; before (a background).
- (preposition): In contrast or comparison with.
- (preposition): In competition with, versus.
- (preposition): Contrary to; in conflict with.
- (preposition): In opposition to.
- (preposition): Of betting odds, denoting a worse-than-even chance.
- (preposition): In exchange for.
- (preposition): As counterbalance to.
- (preposition): As a charge on.
- (preposition): As protection from.
- (preposition): In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
- (preposition): (Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.
- (preposition): Exposed to.
- (conjunction): By the time that (something happened); before.
- It is hard work to swim against the current.
- The rain pounds against the window.
- The kennel was put against the back wall.
- A row of trees stood against a fence.
- The giant was silhouetted against the door.