against
Intermediate/əˈɡenst/
- preposition
- next to and touching or being supported by (something)
against in a sentence
- “The euro remained firm against the dollar, but fell against the yen.”
- “Why don't we put the bed against the wall?”
- “He loved the feel of her soft hair against his skin.”
- “The rain beat against her face as she struggled through the wind.”
What does “against” mean?
against (preposition) means next to and touching or being supported by (something). It is pronounced /əˈɡenst/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "against" mean?
- against (preposition) means: next to and touching or being supported by (something)
- How do you pronounce "against"?
- "against" is pronounced /əˈɡenst/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "against" in a sentence?
- Here is "against" used in a sentence: The euro remained firm against the dollar, but fell against the yen.
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