against

  1. Preposition.  In a contrary direction to.
  2. Preposition.  Close to.
  3. Preposition.  In front of; before a background.
  4. Preposition.  In physical contact with.
  5. Preposition.  In physical opposition to, or in collision with.
  6. Preposition.  In contrast and/or comparison with.
  7. Preposition.  In competition with, versus.
  8. Preposition.  In opposition to.
  9. Preposition.  In exchange for.
  10. Preposition.  As counterbalance to.
  11. Preposition.  As a charge on.
  12. Preposition.  As protection from.
  13. Preposition.  (obsolete) Exposed to.
  14. Conjunction.  (obsolete) By the time that (something happened); before.

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