against
🇺🇸
/əˈɡenst/
🇬🇧
/əˈɡenst/
preposition
A2
opposing or not agreeing with someone or something
She voted against the new rule.
R
not helpful or favorable to someone or something
The test results are against him.
R
touching or leaning on something
The ladder is against the wall.
R
to protect from or prevent something bad
We have insurance against fire damage.
R
with something as a background or setting
The story happens against a dark sky.
R
comparing one thing with another
Check your list against the menu.
R
using something to reduce an amount owed
You can use expenses against your taxes.
R
using property as a guarantee for a loan
They borrowed money against their car.
translation
opposing or not agreeing with someone or something; not helpful or favorable to someone or something; touching or leaning on something; to protect from or prevent something bad; with something as a background or setting; comparing one thing with another; using something to reduce an amount owed; using property as a guarantee for a loan