What is the meaning of Against?
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
Close to, alongside.
In front of; before (a background).
In contrast or comparison with.
In competition with, versus.
Contrary to; in conflict with.
In opposition to.
Of betting odds, denoting a worse-than-even chance.
In exchange for.
As counterbalance to. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
As a charge on.
As protection from.
In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
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.
Exposed to. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
By the time that (something happened); before.
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