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go against

The correct spelling is go against.

How to pronounce go against

verb

Say it like: Go -aga-yns-t

The correct spelling is go against. To violate; to breach; to break. For example: "This sentence goes against English grammar."

Usage Examples

This sentence goes against English grammar.

The court's decision went against them.

This goes against my instincts.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To violate; to breach; to break.
  2. 2.To be unfavourable to someone.
  3. 3.To be contrary to a trend, feeling or principle.
  4. 4.To oppose; to resist

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