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Definition of against : 1. Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as, against the mouth of a river; - in this sense often preceded by over.
2. By of before the time that; in preparation for; so as to be ready for the time when.
3. From an opposite direction so as to strike or come in contact with; in contact with; upon; as, hail beats against the roof.
4. In opposition to, whether the opposition is of sentiment or of action; on the other side; counter to; in contrariety to; hence, adverse to; as, against reason; against law; to run a race against time.

Synonyms:

toward, on, upon, next, into

corresponding, abreast, facing

opposite, diametric, polar, reverse, converse, inverse, adversarial, across

Usage examples:

• But I say nothing against Mrs. Fenwick. - "Somehow Good", William de Morgan.
• " She has never spoken a word against him- not even to me from whom she never had a secret. - "The Mettle of the Pasture", James Lane Allen.
• I know how much you and Mr. Sefton were against it; but I do not think you would wish me to stay behind. - "Our Bessie", Rosa Nouchette Carey.