Synonym: in opposition to, versus. Antonym: for. Similar words: fight against, struggle against, again, all over again, mainstream, regain, ungainly, in step. Meaning: [əˈgenst; əˈgeɪnst] 
prep.1. in opposition to; contrary to; adverse or hostile to: twenty votes against ten; against reason. 2. in resistance to or defense from: protection against burglars. 3. in an opposite direction to: to ride against the wind. 4. into contact or collision with; toward; upon: The rain beat against the window. 5. in contact with: to lean against the wall. 6. in preparation for; in provision for: money saved against a rainy day. 7. having as background: a design of flowers against a dark wall. 8. in exchange for; as a balance to or debit or charge on: He asked for an advance against his salary. 9. in competition with: a racehorse running against his own record time. 10. in comparison or contrast with: a matter of reason as against emotion. 11. beside; near; before: The car is against the building. 12. over against, in contrast with: the rich over against the poor. conj. 13. Archaic. before; by the time that..
prep.1. in opposition to; contrary to; adverse or hostile to: twenty votes against ten; against reason. 2. in resistance to or defense from: protection against burglars. 3. in an opposite direction to: to ride against the wind. 4. into contact or collision with; toward; upon: The rain beat against the window. 5. in contact with: to lean against the wall. 6. in preparation for; in provision for: money saved against a rainy day. 7. having as background: a design of flowers against a dark wall. 8. in exchange for; as a balance to or debit or charge on: He asked for an advance against his salary. 9. in competition with: a racehorse running against his own record time. 10. in comparison or contrast with: a matter of reason as against emotion. 11. beside; near; before: The car is against the building. 12. over against, in contrast with: the rich over against the poor. conj. 13. Archaic. before; by the time that.. 
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61) The laboratory was well insulated against all outside noise.
62) They warred against the opposing army 8 years.
63) He won his first cap for England against France.
64) The car bumped against the kerb.
65) Are you for or against the death penalty?
65) Sentencedict.com try its best to collect and create good sentences.
66) Teenagers often go against the stream.
67) The priest delivered a passionate sermon/speech against war.
68) He is heavily insured against death.
69) The coat gives permanent protection against heavy rain.
70) They are preparing against a drought.
71) He pressed his nose up against the window.
72) The new card will safeguard the company against fraud.
73) He propped his bike against a tree.
74) His heart thudded madly against his ribs.
75) We're playing against the league champions next week.
76) He acted against his father's will.
77) She declaimed against the evils of capitalism.
78) These dissipations make against your chance of success.
79) Violent crimes against the elderly are fortunately very uncommon.
80) The public prosecutor charged treason against the prisoner.
81) He butted his head against the wall.
82) The newspapers clamoured against the government's policy.
83) The voting system is weighted against the smaller parties.
84) They decided against taking legal action.
85) The city was heavily defended against attack.
86) Tom takes judicial proceedings against his father.
87) He bashed his arm against a shelf.
88) He squashed his nose against the window.
89) She closed her eyes against the brilliant light .
90) He plans to appeal against his conviction.
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