against

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against is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Preposition 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈgɛnst/, /əˈgeɪnst/
• SAMPA: /@"gEnst/, /@"geInst/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}

[change] Preposition

Preposition against

1. In opposition, or not agreeing, to.

   I am against that proposal. I think it is a bad idea.

2. Pressed to.

   He held her head against his chest.

[change] Synonyms

• (in opposition) opposed

[change] Antonyms

• (in opposition) for, in favor of

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