Preposition – “Against”
Against
The preposition against in the meaning: in opposition to:
Here are some examples of using the preposition against in the meaning in opposition to:
The protesters rallied against the government’s new tax policy.
She spoke out against the proposed changes to the school curriculum.
The athlete competed against world-class opponents in the championship.
The environmentalists are fighting against the construction of the new factory.
The union members are striking against unfair labour practices.
He argued passionately against the legalisation of recreational drugs.
The community came together to stand against discrimination and prejudice.
The lawyer defended her client against the false accusations.
The political parties are divided against each other on this issue.
The parents are united against the school’s decision to cut funding for arts programmes.
These sentences demonstrate how against is used to indicate opposition or disagreement with something or someone.
Word combinations: verbs + against
Here’s a list of verbs and verb combinations commonly used with the preposition against to convey various meanings, including opposition, support, contact, and comparison:
Opposing or contrasting:
Protest against
Fight against
Resist against
Rebel against
Object against
Campaign against
Argue against
Compete against
Vote against
Stand against
Supporting or favouring:
Advocate for/against
Lobby for/against
Vote for/against
Speak for/against
Rally for/against
Campaign for/against
Root for/against (informal)
Contact or impact:
Lean against
Press against
Rub against
Push against
Rest against
Brush against
Grind against
Tap against
Knock against
Strike against
Comparison or measurement:
Compare against
Contrast against
Measure against
Judge against
Evaluate against
Test against
Protecting or defending:
Defend against
Guard against
Shield against
Insulate against
Safeguard against
Miscellaneous:
Bet against
Count against
Weigh against
Calculate against
Offset against
Balance against
Check against
Set against
These examples cover a wide range of contexts in which against is used with different verbs to convey specific meanings and actions.
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