against
against prep
OE ongegn; see again, adv.
- Upon; supported by; in contact with; resting on the surface of.
- At variance with; in contradiction to; of an opposing view.
- Next to; directly nearby; very close to.
- Counter to; in opposition to; in competition with; with hostility for.
- To counteract; to neutralize; to offset; in provision for; as a protection from.