Pronunciation: /əˈɡɛnst/
adverb an adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. 'Against' can also function as an adverb in some contexts, indicating a direction or contact with a surface.
A1 She leaned against the wall.
A2 He was pushing hard against the door.
B1 The team fought against all odds to win the championship.
B2 The evidence was stacked against him in the court case.
C1 The new policy goes against everything we stand for.
C2 The company is taking legal action against the competitor for copyright infringement.
preposition a preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. 'Against' is a preposition that indicates opposition or resistance.
A1 I am against bullying.
A2 She leaned against the wall.
B1 The team played against their rivals.
B2 The evidence is stacked against him.
C1 The court ruled against the defendant.
C2 The protesters were marching against government policies.
formal The defendant pleaded not guilty against the charges brought by the prosecution.
informal I heard Sarah is going up against the best player in the tournament.
slang Don't worry, I got your back if anyone tries to come against you.
figurative Sometimes it feels like the whole world is against me.
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