Dunno is listening to you
against [ a·ga·i·nst ]
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1. In opposition to.
the fight against crime
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2. In opposition to, with reference to legal action.
the first victim gave evidence against him
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3. In opposition to, with reference to a sporting contest.
United started well against Portsmouth and the game was over after 16 minutes.
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4. In anticipation of and preparation for (a problem or difficulty)
makeshift barricades against tank attacks
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5. In resistance to; as protection from.
Vines are trained on low bushes as protection against the strong winds.
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6. In relation to (an amount of money owed, due, or lent) so as to reduce, cancel, or secure it.
Furthermore, many clubs have borrowed money against future season ticket sales.
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7. (in betting) in anticipation of the failure of.
Who would bet against him adding Olympic gold to his Tour de France crown.
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8. In or into physical contact with (something), so as to be supported by or collide with it.
she stood with her back against the door
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9. In conceptual contrast to.
The risks of taking medicine have to be weighed against the risks of depression.
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10. In visual contrast to.
he was silhouetted against the light of the stair window
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Origin
1. Middle English from again + -s (adverbial genitive) + -t probably by association with superlatives (as in amongst).
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