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What does the word Against mean?

Part of speech: preposition

Into contact or collision with; in movement toward; opposite or contrary to; in contact with; also, opposite to; in contrast with.

Part of speech: preposition

In preparation for; in readiness for.

Part of speech: preposition

In exchange for.

Part of speech: preposition

To the debit of; as a charge upon.

Usage examples for Against

Is this all you have to say against the young man, you old fool? – Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3 (of 3) by James Athearn Jones
There is nothing against her. – Witness For The Defence by A.E.W. Mason
Nothing, said Josh; only against himself. – Will of the Mill by George Manville Fenn