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Definition against

Etymology

Formed from Middle English agenes, againes (“in opposition to”), a southern variant of agen, or directly from again, either way with adverbial genitive singular ending -es; the parasitic -t was added circa 1350, probably by confusion with the superlative ending -est. Surface analysis again +‎ -st (excrescent ending).

Preposition

against

1. (heading, physical) A close but separated relationship.
   1. In a contrary direction to.
   2. Close to.
   3. In front of; before a background.
   4. In physical contact with.
   5. In physical opposition to, or in collision with.
2. (heading, social) A contrasting or competitive relationship.
   1. In contrast and/or comparison with.
   2. In competition with, versus.
   3. In opposition to.
3. In exchange for.
4. As counterbalance to.(Can we add an example for this sense?)
5. As a charge on.(Can we add an example for this sense?)
6. As protection from.
7. (obsolete) Exposed to.(Can we add an example for this sense?)
8. In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
9. (Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.

Conjunction

against

1. (obsolete) By the time that (something happened); before.

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