AGAINST
/ΙΛΙ‘eΙͺnst/
8
Scrabble
10
WWF
A(1) G(2) A(1) I(1) N(1) S(1) T(1)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/ΙΛΙ‘eΙͺnst/
preposition
- In a contrary direction to.“It is hard work to swim against the current.”
- In physical opposition to; in collision with.“The rain pounds against the window.”
- In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.“The kennel was put against the back wall.”
- Close to, alongside.“A row of trees stood against a fence.”
- In front of; before (a background).“The giant was silhouetted against the door.”
conjunction
- By the time that (something happened); before.
Source: Wiktionary
