against

preposition

US /əˈɡenst/

1
in opposition to someone/something
1. 1a
  used for stating which plan, idea, or action someone opposes and thinks is wrong
  Amnesty International has campaigned publicly against the death penalty.
  I’m against all forms of censorship.
  Synonyms and related words
  Opposed to someone or something
  opposed
  opposing
  hostile
2. 1b
  used for stating who or what you are trying to defeat in a game, race, or fight
  The Dodgers have won their last three games against the Cardinals.
  The king’s son died in battle, fighting against the Persians.
  the fight against drugs in our city’s schools
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe positions in a competition
  against
  by a neck
  clear
2
touching or hitting someone/something
1. 2a
  touching or hitting the surface of something
  He leaned over and his lips brushed against her hair.
  I fell heavily against the bookshelves.
  Synonyms and related words
  Next to, near to and not far away
  next to
  near
  close
2. 2b
  very close to and touching something, especially so that it is used as a support
  We left Ron’s bicycle propped against a tree.
  Synonyms and related words
  Next to, near to and not far away
  next to
  near
  close
3
if there is a law against doing something, it is illegal
The state has a law against cruelty to animals.
Synonyms and related words
Illegal or dishonest
illegal
unlawful
shady
4
directed toward or affecting someone/something in a negative way
1. 4a
  used for stating who is harmed or affected by something
  The dictator is charged with crimes against humanity.
  Police are investigating death threats made against a prosecution witness.
  illegal discrimination against minority employees
  count against (=cause someone to have a disadvantage):
  He’s over 40, so his age may count against him.
  Synonyms and related words
  Prepositions
  aboard
  against
  amid
2. 4b
  used for stating who someone dislikes or feels angry toward
  There was growing resentment among the people against their foreign rulers.
  turn against (=become unfriendly toward someone):
  Louis turned against his former ally, and withdrew his support.
  Synonyms and related words
  Prepositions
  aboard
  against
  amid
3. 4c
  used for saying who is accused of doing something wrong
  accusation/charge/allegation against someone:
  Accusations of bribery had been made against the vice president.
  Police are expected to bring criminal charges against Warren.
  Synonyms and related words
  Ways of making or receiving criticism or blame
  against
  the buck stops here/with someone
  charming
5
used for stating what is causing harm or affecting someone or something
The plants must be protected against frost until late spring.
All the children have been vaccinated against diseases such as polio.
Synonyms and related words
Prepositions
aboard
against
amid
6
used for comparing one thing or amount with another
This year’s profits amounted to only $35 million, against $52 million last year.
as against:
Why is there a preference for the American system as against the British?
Synonyms and related words
Ways of comparing things
than
relatively
whereas
7
if someone or something moves against the wind, the current, etc., they face it and move in the opposite direction
We were sailing against a strong easterly wind.
Synonyms and related words
Describing movement away and changes of direction
away
backward
around
8
if something appears against a background, it is seen with the background behind it
The dark ruins of the castle stood out against the evening sky.
Synonyms and related words
Behind or in front of something or someone
behind
in front
rear

phrases

against the law/rules

against your will

against someone’s wishes/advice

have something against someone/something

measure/judge etc. someone/something against someone/something

单词	against
释义	against preposition UK /əˈɡenst/ Other entries for this word go against phrasal verb pit against phrasal verb set against phrasal verb check against phrasal verb count against phrasal verb guard against phrasal verb hold against phrasal verb kick against phrasal verb over against phrase pitch against phrasal verb react against phrasal verb stand against phrasal verb take against phrasal verb tell against phrasal verb against time phrase turn against phrasal verb arrayed against phrase decide against phrasal verb declare against phrasal verb insure against phrasal verb more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS8 1 in opposition to someone/something 1a used for stating which plan, idea, or action someone opposes and thinks is wrong Amnesty International has campaigned publicly against the death penalty. I’m against all forms of censorship. Synonyms and related words Opposed to someone or something opposed opposing hostile 1b used for stating who or what you are trying to defeat in a game, race, or fight England’s World Cup game against Argentina The king’s son died in battle, fighting against the Persians. the fight against drugs in our city’s schools Synonyms and related words Words used to describe positions in a competition against by a neck clear 2 directed towards or affecting someone/something in a negative way 2a used for stating who is harmed or affected by something The dictator is charged with crimes against humanity. Police are investigating death threats made against a prosecution witness. illegal discrimination against homosexuals count against (=cause someone to have a disadvantage): He’s over 40, so his age may count against him. Synonyms and related words Prepositions aboard against amid 2b used for stating who someone dislikes or feels angry towards There was growing resentment among the people against their foreign rulers. turn against (=become unfriendly towards someone): Louis turned against his former ally, and withdrew his support. Synonyms and related words Prepositions aboard against amid 2c used for saying who is accused of doing something wrong accusation/charge/allegation against someone: Accusations of bribery had been made against the vice-president. Police are expected to bring criminal charges against Warren. Synonyms and related words Ways of making or receiving criticism or blame against the buck stops here/with someone charming 3 touching or hitting someone/something 3a touching or hitting the surface of something He leaned over and his lips brushed against her hair. I fell heavily against the bookshelves. Synonyms and related words Next to, near to and not far away local close nearly 3b very close to and touching something, especially so that it is used as a support We left Ron’s bicycle propped against a tree. Synonyms and related words Next to, near to and not far away local close nearly 4 if there is a law against doing something, it is illegal The state has a law against cruelty to animals. Synonyms and related words Illegal or dishonest illegal unlawful shady 5 used for stating what is causing harm or affecting someone or something The plants must be protected against frost until late spring. All the children have been vaccinated against diseases such as polio. Synonyms and related words Prepositions aboard against amid 6 if someone or something moves against the wind, the current etc, they face it and move in the opposite direction We were sailing against a strong easterly wind. Synonyms and related words Describing movement away and changes of direction away backward outwards 7 if something appears against a background, it is seen with the background behind it The dark ruins of the castle stood out against the evening sky. Synonyms and related words Behind or in front of something or someone behind in front rear 8 used for comparing one thing or amount with another This year’s profits amounted to only £35 million, against £52 million last year. as against: Why is there a preference for the American system as against the British? Synonyms and related words Ways of comparing things than relatively whereas phrases against the law/rules against your will against someone’s wishes/advice have something against someone/something measure/judge etc someone/something against someone/something against preposition US /əˈɡenst/ Other entries for this word go against phrasal verb pit against phrasal verb set against phrasal verb check against phrasal verb count against phrasal verb guard against phrasal verb hold against phrasal verb over against phrase pitch against phrasal verb react against phrasal verb stand against phrasal verb take against phrasal verb against time phrase turn against phrasal verb arrayed against phrase decide against phrasal verb declare against phrasal verb insure against phrasal verb proceed against phrasal verb provide against phrasal verb more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS8 1 in opposition to someone/something 1a used for stating which plan, idea, or action someone opposes and thinks is wrong Amnesty International has campaigned publicly against the death penalty. I’m against all forms of censorship. Synonyms and related words Opposed to someone or something opposed opposing hostile 1b used for stating who or what you are trying to defeat in a game, race, or fight The Dodgers have won their last three games against the Cardinals. The king’s son died in battle, fighting against the Persians. the fight against drugs in our city’s schools Synonyms and related words Words used to describe positions in a competition against by a neck clear 2 touching or hitting someone/something 2a touching or hitting the surface of something He leaned over and his lips brushed against her hair. I fell heavily against the bookshelves. Synonyms and related words Next to, near to and not far away next to near close 2b very close to and touching something, especially so that it is used as a support We left Ron’s bicycle propped against a tree. Synonyms and related words Next to, near to and not far away next to near close 3 if there is a law against doing something, it is illegal The state has a law against cruelty to animals. Synonyms and related words Illegal or dishonest illegal unlawful shady 4 directed toward or affecting someone/something in a negative way 4a used for stating who is harmed or affected by something The dictator is charged with crimes against humanity. Police are investigating death threats made against a prosecution witness. illegal discrimination against minority employees count against (=cause someone to have a disadvantage): He’s over 40, so his age may count against him. Synonyms and related words Prepositions aboard against amid 4b used for stating who someone dislikes or feels angry toward There was growing resentment among the people against their foreign rulers. turn against (=become unfriendly toward someone): Louis turned against his former ally, and withdrew his support. Synonyms and related words Prepositions aboard against amid 4c used for saying who is accused of doing something wrong accusation/charge/allegation against someone: Accusations of bribery had been made against the vice president. Police are expected to bring criminal charges against Warren. Synonyms and related words Ways of making or receiving criticism or blame against the buck stops here/with someone charming 5 used for stating what is causing harm or affecting someone or something The plants must be protected against frost until late spring. All the children have been vaccinated against diseases such as polio. Synonyms and related words Prepositions aboard against amid 6 used for comparing one thing or amount with another This year’s profits amounted to only $35 million, against $52 million last year. as against: Why is there a preference for the American system as against the British? Synonyms and related words Ways of comparing things than relatively whereas 7 if someone or something moves against the wind, the current, etc., they face it and move in the opposite direction We were sailing against a strong easterly wind. Synonyms and related words Describing movement away and changes of direction away backward around 8 if something appears against a background, it is seen with the background behind it The dark ruins of the castle stood out against the evening sky. Synonyms and related words Behind or in front of something or someone behind in front rear phrases against the law/rules against your will against someone’s wishes/advice have something against someone/something measure/judge etc. someone/something against someone/something
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