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Definition or meaning of the English word Against
Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as; against the mouth of a river; -- in this sense often preceded by over. (prep.).
From an opposite direction so as to strike or come in contact with; in contact with; upon; as; hail beats against the roof. (prep.).
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. (prep.).
By of before the time that; in preparation for; so as to be ready for the time when. (prep.).
Translations for the English word Against
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