against
gb/əɡˈɛnst/ us/əɡˈɛnst/
A2
Angielski
~ 200
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
preposition
A2
relation
1
in opposition to
Used to say that someone does not agree with or wants to stop something.
Schemat użycia:
[someone/something] against [someone/something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'against' with 'for' when expressing opinions. Remember: 'against' means you do not support something.
Synonimy
opposed to (More formal and often used in written contexts.)
Antonimy
in favor of (Expresses support rather than opposition.)
Kolokacje
fight against
|protest against
|vote against
|stand against
|compete against
Tematy
conflict
|opinions
|law
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Schemat użycia:
[something] against [surface/object]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'against' with 'on' or 'next to'. 'Against' usually means touching for support or pressure.
Synonimy
on ('On' can mean in contact, but 'against' emphasizes side contact or support.)
Antonimy
away from (Indicates distance rather than contact.)
Kolokacje
lean against
|rest against
|press against
Tematy
spatial
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|space
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Schemat użycia:
[something] against [background/reference]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physical contact meaning; here it refers to visual or conceptual contrast.
Synonimy
contrasted with (More formal; often used in artistic or analytical contexts.)
Antonimy
blended with (Indicates no clear contrast with surroundings.)
Kolokacje
stand out against
|dark against light
Tematy
visual
|description
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Schemat użycia:
[action/measure] against [danger/problem]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes omit 'against' and use 'for', which changes meaning. 'For' suggests purpose; 'against' suggests protection from danger.
Synonimy
in case of ('In case of' is similar but often used in instructions.)
Antonimy
unprepared for (Indicates no preparation or defense.)
Kolokacje
insurance against loss
|protection against disease
Tematy
safety
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|health
Przykłady
- They took precautions against fire.
- She was vaccinated against measles.
- We saved money as a safeguard against future problems.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I wear a coat against the cold.
- We have insurance against accidents.
- He locked the door against thieves.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
against
IPA
GB/əɡˈɛnst/
US/əɡˈɛnst/
Sylaby i akcent
against (1 sylaba)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: against
- Plural: againsts
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
againsts
noun
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.