against — in opposition to; contrary to
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: in opposition to; contrary to
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈɡenst/
Korean meaning: ~에 반대하여, ~에 맞서
Korean pronunciation: 어**겐**스트
Example Sentences
- My cat always sleeps against my laptop when I'm trying to work
- Swimming against the current is like arguing with your mom - exhausting and pointless
- Students protested against the new exam policy
against
PREPOSITION//əˈɡenst//
in opposition to; contrary to
in opposition to; contrary to
With the crowd moving in one direction, she stands against the intense current and holds her defense.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'againes' or 'ayaines', derived from Old English 'ongeán' meaning 'opposite to' or 'in return', combined with the suffix '-es' to form an adverbial or prepositional form. The word evolved through Germanic roots related to concepts of opposition and reversal.
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📝Examples
“My cat always sleeps against my laptop when I'm trying to work”
“Swimming against the current is like arguing with your mom - exhausting and pointless”
“Students protested against the new exam policy”
“She pressed her face against the cold window”
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