In a contrary direction to. Example: It is hard work to swim against the current.
In physical opposition to; in collision with. Example: The rain pounds against the window.
In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by. Example: The kennel was put against the back wall.
Close to, alongside. Example: A row of trees stood against a fence.
In front of; before (a background). Example: The giant was silhouetted against the door.
In contrast or comparison with. Example: He stands out against his classmates.
In competition with, versus. Example: The Tigers will play against the Bears this weekend.
Contrary to; in conflict with. Example: Doing this is against my principles.
In opposition to. Example: Are you against freedom of choice?
Of betting odds, denoting a worse-than-even chance. Example: That horse is fifty-to-one against, so it has virtually no chance of winning.
In exchange for. Example: The vouchers are redeemable against West End shows and theatre breaks.
As counterbalance to.
As a charge on. Example: Tax is levied against income from sales.
As protection from. Example: He turned the umbrella against the wind.
In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.). Example: The stores are kept well stocked against a time of need.
(Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming. Example: The studio weren't sure the movie would ever get made, so they only paid $50,000 against $200,000. That way they wouldn't be out very much if filming never began.
Exposed to.
By the time that (something happened); before.
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