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Definition against in British English

against preposition

preposition
/əˈɡenst/
1

used for stating which plan, idea, or action someone opposes and thinks is wrong

1.1

used for stating which plan, idea, or action someone opposes and thinks is wrong

Example

Amnesty International has campaigned publicly against the death penalty.

Example

I'm against all forms of censorship.

Synonyms and related words
opposed opposing hostile
1.2

used for stating who or what you are trying to defeat in a game, race, or fight

Example

England's World Cup game against Argentina

Example

The king's son died in battle, fighting against the Persians.

Example

the fight against drugs in our city's schools

Synonyms and related words
against by a neck clear
2

used for stating who is harmed or affected by something

2.1

used for stating who is harmed or affected by something

Example

The dictator is charged with crimes against humanity.

Example

Police are investigating death threats made against a prosecution witness.

Example

illegal discrimination against homosexuals

Example

He's over 40, so his age may count against him.

Synonyms and related words
aboard against amid
2.2

used for stating who someone dislikes or feels angry towards

Example

There was growing resentment among the people against their foreign rulers.

Example

Louis turned against his former ally, and withdrew his support.

Synonyms and related words
aboard against amid
2.3

used for saying who is accused of doing something wrong

Example

Accusations of bribery had been made against the vice-president.

Example

Police are expected to bring criminal charges against Warren.

3

touching or hitting the surface of something

3.1

touching or hitting the surface of something

Example

He leaned over and his lips brushed against her hair.

Example

I fell heavily against the bookshelves.

Synonyms and related words
local close nearly
3.2

very close to and touching something, especially so that it is used as a support

Example

We left Ron's bicycle propped against a tree.

Synonyms and related words
local close nearly
4

if there is a law against doing something, it is illegal

Example

The state has a law against cruelty to animals.

Synonyms and related words
illegal unlawful shady
5

used for stating what is causing harm or affecting someone or something

Example

The plants must be protected against frost until late spring.

Example

All the children have been vaccinated against diseases such as polio.

Synonyms and related words
aboard against amid
6

if someone or something moves against the wind, the current etc, they face it and move in the opposite direction

Example

We were sailing against a strong easterly wind.

Synonyms and related words
away backward outwards
7

if something appears against a background, it is seen with the background behind it

Example

The dark ruins of the castle stood out against the evening sky.

Synonyms and related words
behind in front rear
8

used for comparing one thing or amount with another

Example

This year's profits amounted to only £35 million, against £52 million last year.

Example

Why is there a preference for the American system as against the British?

Synonyms and related words
than relatively whereas
Definition against in British English

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