Against vs Contrary vs Counter

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Against

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2preposition

Contrary

Top 3.000 (häufig)C1adjective

Counter

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2noun
 AgainstContraryCounter
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/əˈɡenst//əˈɡeɪnst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈɡenst//əˈɡeɪnst/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒntrəri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːntreri/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkaʊntə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkaʊntər/"]/
BedeutungIn opposition to something.opposite in nature or meaningA place where things are counted or a surface to place items.
BeispielHe stood against the wall and waited for his friend.His contrary opinion surprised everyone at the meeting.She placed her order at the counter and waited for her coffee.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 3.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2C1B2
Wortartprepositionadjectivenoun
Kollokationenagainst the law, against all odds, fight against, stand againstbe, run, seem, completely, directly, entirely, to, contrary to expectations, contrary to popular beliefcheckout, post office, shop, serve at, serve behind, work at, top, staff, across a/​the counter, at a/​the counter, behind a/​the counter, checkout, post office, shop, serve at, serve behind, work at, top, staff, across a/​the counter, at a/​the counter, behind a/​the counter, effective, counter to
Antonymefor, in favor ofsimilar, identical, consistentdefender, supporter
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'versus', which has a different nuance., Incorrect use of 'against' with non-physical opposition., Missing preposition when used in phrases.'Contrary to' vs 'Contrast to' confusions, Using 'contrary' as an adjective without a proper noun, Mixing up with 'contradictory' in meaningsConfused with 'counterfeit' — they are completely different., Using 'counter' as a verb incorrectly., Not differentiating between a counting device and a surface.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'against' when discussing opposition or resistance. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but can sound aggressive if used in sensitive discussions.Use 'contrary' in discussions to express an opposing viewpoint. It's more common in formal writing than in casual conversations. Be cautious when using it in everyday speech, as simpler terms like 'opposite' might be more accessible.Use 'counter' when referring to surfaces like in a kitchen or a store. It's neutral and common in everyday language. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Häufige Fragen: Against vs Contrary vs Counter

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Against, Contrary und Counter?

Against: In opposition to something. Contrary: opposite in nature or meaning Counter: A place where things are counted or a surface to place items.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Against, Contrary und Counter?

Contrary ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Against, Contrary und Counter auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Against: A2, Contrary: C1, Counter: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Against, Contrary und Counter?

Against: preposition, Contrary: adjective, Counter: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Against: He stood against the wall and waited for his friend. Contrary: His contrary opinion surprised everyone at the meeting. Counter: She placed her order at the counter and waited for her coffee.

Kann ich Against, Contrary und Counter austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Against, Contrary und Counter sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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