against
/əˈɡɛnst/
preposition
- In opposition to someone or something.
- The team played against their biggest rivals.
- Many people voted against the new law.
- She argued against the idea of cutting the budget.
- In contact with or touching a surface.
- She pressed her hand against her chest.
- He leaned his bicycle against the wall.
- The rain beat against the window all night.
- In preparation for or as a protection from something.
- They saved money against a rainy day.
- The vaccine protects against the flu.
- We need to insure the house against fire.
- Compared to or in contrast with something.
- The red dress looked bright against her pale skin.
- The dark trees stood out against the white snow.
- Profits were up 10% against last year.