Against
preposition
In opposition or resistance to.
She voted against the proposal.
Often appears as...
- vote against
- fight against
preposition
In physical contact with.
He leaned against the wall.
Often appears as...
- lean against
- push against
preposition
In contrast or comparison with.
Measure the benefits against the costs.
Often appears as...
- compare against
- measure against
preposition
Having as a background or setting.
A silhouette against the sunset.
Often appears as...
- silhouette against
- contrast against
preposition
In preparation or provision for.
He saved money against future needs.
Often appears as...
- save against
- prepare against
preposition
In opposition or resistance to.
She voted against the proposal.
Often appears as...
- vote against
- fight against
preposition
In physical contact with.
He leaned against the wall.
Often appears as...
- lean against
- push against
preposition
In contrast or comparison with.
Measure the benefits against the costs.
Often appears as...
- compare against
- measure against
preposition
Having as a background or setting.
A silhouette against the sunset.
Often appears as...
- silhouette against
- contrast against
preposition
In preparation or provision for.
He saved money against future needs.
Often appears as...
- save against
- prepare against
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Opposition
Use 'against' to show disagreement with ideas, actions, or policies.
He campaigned against the new law.
Pro Tip 2/3Embedded Negativity
'Against' can imply a negative stance or conflict without stating it directly.
She advised against investing in that company.
Pro Tip 3/3Strength of Conviction
Using 'against' often shows a strong conviction or a firm belief in the stance taken.
The community stood against the closure of the local hospital.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Opposition
Use 'against' to show disagreement with ideas, actions, or policies.
He campaigned against the new law.
Pro Tip 2/3Embedded Negativity
'Against' can imply a negative stance or conflict without stating it directly.
She advised against investing in that company.
Pro Tip 3/3Strength of Conviction
Using 'against' often shows a strong conviction or a firm belief in the stance taken.
The community stood against the closure of the local hospital.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Opposition
Use 'against' to show disagreement with ideas, actions, or policies.
He campaigned against the new law.
Pro Tip 2/3Embedded Negativity
'Against' can imply a negative stance or conflict without stating it directly.
She advised against investing in that company.
Pro Tip 3/3Strength of Conviction
Using 'against' often shows a strong conviction or a firm belief in the stance taken.
The community stood against the closure of the local hospital.
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a rich ecosystem that performs a variety of functions in our bodies. The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. We don't yet have the blueprint
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like atomic energy, artificial intelligence, and space travel meant for humanity's future. Contrasting with popular visions of shining progress, dystopian science fiction expanded to films, comics, and games. Robots turned against their creators
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History’s deadliest...
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The hidden meanings of...
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Rethinking infidelity...
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Titan Triggerfish...
a sea urchin spines are no protection against teeth like these
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What game theory teaches...
just like I said we make decisions all the time that aren't always in our interests like bringing an injured bad guy in putting them in our hospitals not our interests but what that does it makes us predictable and it makes our allies trust us because they know what we stand for and they will either stand with us or they'll stand against us and
Video examples
The Atlantic slave...
By selling them, kings enriched their own realms, and strengthened them against neighboring enemies. African kingdoms prospered from the slave trade, but meeting the European's massive demand created intense competition. Slavery replaced other criminal sentences, and capturing slaves became a motivation for war,
Video examples
Why is it so hard to...
adjusting their molecular and cellular characteristics to survive under stress. When they're bombarded by radiation or chemotherapy, some cancer cells can effectively switch on protective shields against whatever's attacking them by changing their gene expression.
Video examples
How the food you eat...
a rich ecosystem that performs a variety of functions in our bodies. The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. We don't yet have the blueprint
Video examples
How to recognize a...
like atomic energy, artificial intelligence, and space travel meant for humanity's future. Contrasting with popular visions of shining progress, dystopian science fiction expanded to films, comics, and games. Robots turned against their creators
Video examples
History’s deadliest...
if they're on a shelf, the U.S. EPA warns against eating food off of them. Though we still occasionally run into issues with synthetic food dyes, our scientific understanding has helped us prune hazardous colors out of our lives.
Video examples
The hidden meanings of...
a person will not have to fight against the universe's natural flow. So, for example, listen more, argue less. Be ready to back up or undo something, and you will make even faster progress. Don't worry about being the best,
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
that will inoculate us against wanderlust. But what if passion has a finite shelf life? What if there are things that even a good relationship can never provide? If even happy people cheat,
Video examples
Own the Room PIPE Official...
i did something good in my life these uses girls that we don't really know what we're up against so we're going to prove them wrong
Video examples
Titan Triggerfish...
a sea urchin spines are no protection against teeth like these
Example 1 of 10
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Joe Biden
American President
Let me tell you what I literally told every world leader I've met with, and I've met them all: It's never, never, never been a good bet to bet against America. We have the finest fighting force in the world.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
Time was when they that feared the Lord spake often to one another; I am afraid that now they more often speak one against another.
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John Lewis
American Politician
I think my whole life has been one of sort of daring, and sort of sailing against the wind instead of just going with the wind.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
I was just a big guy running down with a big, deep pocket and little short stick putting it against my chest.
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Walt Disney
American Businessman
I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along without it.
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Andrew Jackson
American President
I am a Senator against my wishes and feelings, which I regret more than any other of my life.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
I feel I have to protect myself against things. So I'm pretty careful to lose most of them.
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Luka Modric
Croatian Athlete
I think everybody respects Real Madrid; nobody wants to play against us.
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Rainer Maria Rilke
German Poet
One had to take some action against fear when once it laid hold of one.
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Joe Biden
American President
Let me tell you what I literally told every world leader I've met with, and I've met them all: It's never, never, never been a good bet to bet against America. We have the finest fighting force in the world.
Quote examples
Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
Time was when they that feared the Lord spake often to one another; I am afraid that now they more often speak one against another.
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John Lewis
American Politician
I think my whole life has been one of sort of daring, and sort of sailing against the wind instead of just going with the wind.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
I was just a big guy running down with a big, deep pocket and little short stick putting it against my chest.
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Walt Disney
American Businessman
I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along without it.
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Andrew Jackson
American President
I am a Senator against my wishes and feelings, which I regret more than any other of my life.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
I feel I have to protect myself against things. So I'm pretty careful to lose most of them.
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Luka Modric
Croatian Athlete
I think everybody respects Real Madrid; nobody wants to play against us.
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Rainer Maria Rilke
German Poet
One had to take some action against fear when once it laid hold of one.
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