against
gb/əɡˈɛnst/ us/əɡˈɛnst/
A2
Engelsk
~ 200
Betydninger
0 betydninger
preposition
A2
relation
1
in opposition to
Used to say that someone does not agree with or wants to stop something.
Brugsmønster:
[someone/something] against [someone/something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'against' with 'for' when expressing opinions. Remember: 'against' means you do not support something.
Synonymer
opposed to (More formal and often used in written contexts.)
Antonymer
in favor of (Expresses support rather than opposition.)
Ordforbindelser
fight against
|protest against
|vote against
|stand against
|compete against
Temaer
conflict
|opinions
|law
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Eksempler
- They voted against the new law.
- She is strongly against smoking in public places.
- The team played against their biggest rivals.
- Many people are against the idea of raising taxes.
- He stood against the proposal.
Læringseksempler
- I am against that plan.
- She is against smoking.
- They play against another team.
- We are against the new rules.
- He is against the idea.
preposition
A2
relation
2
touching or leaning on
Used to say something is touching or leaning on another thing.
Brugsmønster:
[something] against [surface/object]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'against' with 'on' or 'next to'. 'Against' usually means touching for support or pressure.
Synonymer
on ('On' can mean in contact, but 'against' emphasizes side contact or support.)
Antonymer
away from (Indicates distance rather than contact.)
Ordforbindelser
lean against
|rest against
|press against
Temaer
spatial
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|space
Eksempler
- She leaned against the wall.
- The ladder was placed against the house.
- He pressed his hands against the glass.
- The bike was propped against the fence.
Læringseksempler
- I put the chair against the wall.
- He stands against the door.
- The car is against the tree.
- She leans against the window.
preposition
B1
relation
3
contrasted with background
Used to say something looks different because of what is behind it or next to it.
Brugsmønster:
[something] against [background/reference]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physical contact meaning; here it refers to visual or conceptual contrast.
Synonymer
contrasted with (More formal; often used in artistic or analytical contexts.)
Antonymer
blended with (Indicates no clear contrast with surroundings.)
Ordforbindelser
stand out against
|dark against light
Temaer
visual
|description
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The dark trees stood out sharply against the snow.
- Her red dress looked beautiful against the blue sky.
- The flag fluttered against the backdrop of mountains.
Læringseksempler
- The white boat is easy to see against the dark water.
- The moon looks big against the night sky.
- Her hair is bright against her dark coat.
preposition
B1
relation
4
in preparation for harm
Used to say something is done to stop bad things from happening.
Brugsmønster:
[action/measure] against [danger/problem]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes omit 'against' and use 'for', which changes meaning. 'For' suggests purpose; 'against' suggests protection from danger.
Synonymer
in case of ('In case of' is similar but often used in instructions.)
Antonymer
unprepared for (Indicates no preparation or defense.)
Ordforbindelser
insurance against loss
|protection against disease
Temaer
safety
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|health
Eksempler
- They took precautions against fire.
- She was vaccinated against measles.
- We saved money as a safeguard against future problems.
Læringseksempler
- I wear a coat against the cold.
- We have insurance against accidents.
- He locked the door against thieves.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
against
IPA
GB/əɡˈɛnst/
US/əɡˈɛnst/
Stavelser og tryk
against (1 stavelse)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: against
- Plural: againsts
Ordfamilie
Forms
againsts
noun
Udtryk
pitch someone/something against someone/something
1/pˈɪt͡ʃ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ əɡˈɛnst sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
make compete directly
To make two people or groups fight or compete with each other.
Eksempler
- The tournament will pitch the best players against each other.
- The debate pitched two strong candidates against one another.
stand up against
1/stˈænd ˈʌp əɡˈɛnst/
fixed phrase
actively resist opposition
To fight or speak out to stop someone or something that is wrong or unfair.
Eksempler
- We must stand up against injustice.
- She stood up against the bully at school.
up against it
1/ˈʌp əɡˈɛnst ˈɪt/
idiom
informal
facing serious difficulty
To be in a difficult situation with many problems and little chance of success.
Eksempler
- With no money and no job, he was really up against it.
- We're up against it with this deadline looming.
go against the grain
1/ɡˈoʊ əɡˈɛnst ðə ɡɹˈeɪn/
idiom
do something unnatural or uncomfortable
To do something that feels wrong, strange, or very different from what a person usually does or believes, or from what most people do.
Eksempler
- It goes against the grain for me to lie to anyone.
- It goes against the grain for her to lie, even to protect a friend.
- Helping them might go against the grain, but it's the right thing to do.
- Cutting jobs goes against the grain of everything the company stands for.
- Wasting food really goes against the grain in this household.