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against

preposition

Synonyms and Antonyms of AGAINST

1
in or into contact with <he leaned against the fence and it collapsed> <unwittingly rubbed his leg against some poison ivy>
Synonyms on, upon
Related Words alongside, next, next to; upside
2
opposed to; not for <I'm against going to see the parade if it's raining>
Synonyms against, agin [dialect], contra
Related Words athwart, contrary to; versus, with
Antonyms for, pro

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. against (preposition)
  2. up (adjective)
  3. clock (noun)
  4. run (verb)
  5. run (verb)
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