against
against Lexical Profile
against Game Scores & Validity
• preposition
In opposition or hostility to; contrary to the wishes, rules, or interests of.
"The committee voted against the proposed budget cuts."
In physical contact with, so as to be supported by or collide with.
"She leaned her bicycle against the brick wall outside the library."
In anticipation of and preparation for a problem, difficulty, or natural condition.
"Vaccination provides effective protection against seasonal influenza."
In visual or conceptual contrast with a background or standard of comparison.
"The dark pine trees stood out sharply against the snowy mountainside."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'againes', formed by adding an adverbial genitive '-es' (later developing a parasitic '-t', as in 'amongst' and 'amidst') to Old English 'ongeagn' ('toward, opposite, contrary to').