The word 'against' is pivotal in expressing opposition, physical contact, or comparison. Its diverse applications make it integral in various contexts, from casual speech to formal writing.
Word 'against' in Other Languages
- against in Assamese অসমীয়া
- against in Bengali বাংলা
- against in Bodo बड़ो
- against in Dogri डोगरी
- against in English
- against in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- against in Hindi हिन्दी
- against in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- against in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- against in Konkani कोंकणी
- against in Maithili মৈথিলী
- against in Malayalam മലയാളം
- against in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- against in Marathi मराठी
- against in Nepali नेपाली
- against in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- against in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- against in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- against in Santali
- against in Sindhi سنڌي
- against in Tamil தமிழ்
- against in Telugu తెలుగు
- against in Urdu اُردُو
Against
Part of Speech
Preposition
Pronunciation
/əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/
Definitions
- In opposition to.
- In contact with; touching.
Usage Examples
- "He stood against the wall."
- "The proposal was voted against by the majority."
Etymology
From Middle English agenst, related to Old English onġēan, meaning "in opposition to."
Synonyms
- Opposed to
- Contrary to
Antonyms
- For
- Pro
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | के खिलाफ | /keː xɪlaːf/ |
| French | contre | /kɔ̃tʁ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
American English: /əˈɡeɪnst/
British English: /əˈɡɛnst/
Historical Usage
Historically, 'against' has been used to signify opposition or resistance, often appearing in legal and literary texts.
Cultural Nuances
The word 'against' often implies conflict or resistance and is used metaphorically in idiomatic expressions such as "swim against the tide."