against
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against is part of the Basic English 850.
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[change] Pronunciation
- IPA: /əˈgɛnst/, /əˈgeɪnst/
- SAMPA: /@"gEnst/, /@"geInst/
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[change] Preposition
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Preposition |
- In opposition, or not agreeing, to.
- I am against that proposal. I think it is a bad idea.
- 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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