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.. 
Random good picture Not show
151) I stubbed my toe against the foot of the table.
152) The family is seeking an injunction against the book's publication.
153) Something approaching a lynch mob has been gathering against the Chancellor for even daring to consider higher interest rates.
154) He still hopes to win his claim against unfair dismissal .
155) Doctors issued a warning against eating any fish caught in the river.
156) You must balance the high salary against the long working hours.
157) These political developments should be seen against a background of increasing East-West tension.
158) Groups of women took to the streets to protest against the arrests.
159) The contemporary hero is one who stands out against the crowd to fulfil a personal destiny.
160) I felt a sudden urge to smash the teapot against the wall.
161) Soon the bombers would return,(http://sentencedict.com/against.html) black silhouettes against a pale sky.
162) The United Nations imposed an arms embargo against the country.
163) Running away was an act of defiance against his parents.
164) He threatened to bring a private prosecution against the doctor.
165) There were 21 votes for and 17 against the motion, with 2 abstentions.
166) Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack.
167) Many people have been stockpiling food as a precaution against shortages.
168) I know where I stand on this issue - I'm against the war.
169) There he sat, cowering against the wall, blubbering like a child.
170) The children had no protection against the tyranny of their father.
171) You should insure against loss of heat by having double glazing.
172) In an investigation, a new fact became known, which told against him.
173) A goat was standing up against a tree on its hind legs, trying to get at the leaves.
174) In this society there is a taboo on/against any sort of public display of affection.
175) The dollar surged against the yen in the final half hour of trading.
176) A blanket insurance policy insures a car against all kinds of accidents.
177) Her promise was deliberately misquoted by her opponents, who then used it against her.
178) You should ensure against loss of heat by having double glazing.
179) They wanted me to sign a petition against experiments on animals.
180) Better street lighting has helped reduce the number of assaults against women.
More similar words: fight against, struggle against, again, all over again, mainstream, regain, ungainly, in step, install, instant, instinct, instruct, instance, instead of, instantly, instructor, instrument, for instance, instruction, installation, institution, constraint, institutional, instructional, maintain, agape, magazine, non-stop, monster, insect.