against

  • (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.