against

preposition

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: a-gainst (2)
English Definition

In opposition to; in contact with.

Example Sentence

They protested against the war.

US IPA /Ι™ΛˆΙ‘Ι›nst/
UK IPA /Ι™ΛˆΙ‘enst/

Synonyms

opposing versus contrary to counter to

Antonyms

for pro with