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Commonagainst
The correct spelling is against.
How to pronounce against
/əˈɡeɪnst/
prepositionIPA: /əˈɡeɪnst/
Say it like: Aga-yns-t
The correct spelling is against. In a contrary direction to. For example: "It is hard work to swim against the current."
Usage Examples
“It is hard work to swim against the current.”
“The rain pounds against the window.”
“The kennel was put against the back wall.”
Meanings
preposition
- 1.In a contrary direction to.
- 2.In physical opposition to; in collision with.
- 3.In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
- 4.Close to, alongside.
- 5.In front of; before (a background).
conjunction
- 1.By the time that (something happened); before.
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