Against vs Counter vs Opposite

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Against

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2preposition

Counter

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2noun

Opposite

Top 2.000 (häufig)A1adjective
 AgainstCounterOpposite
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/əˈɡenst//əˈɡeɪnst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈɡenst//əˈɡeɪnst/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkaʊntə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkaʊntər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɒpəzɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɑːpəzɪt/"]/
BedeutungIn opposition to something.A place where things are counted or a surface to place items.Something that is completely different from something else.
BeispielHe stood against the wall and waited for his friend.She placed her order at the counter and waited for her coffee.The opposite of hot is cold.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2B2A1
Wortartprepositionnounadjective
Kollokationenagainst the law, against all odds, fight against, stand againstcheckout, 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 toopposite sides, opposite directions, opposite ends
Antonymefor, in favor ofdefender, supportersame, similar
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'versus', which has a different nuance., Incorrect use of 'against' with non-physical opposition., Missing preposition when used in phrases.Confused with 'counterfeit' — they are completely different., Using 'counter' as a verb incorrectly., Not differentiating between a counting device and a surface.'Opposite' used as a noun instead of an adjective., Confused with 'contradiction' – 'opposite' refers to direct differences., Using 'opposite' with 'to' instead of 'of' (correct: 'opposite of').
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 '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.Use 'opposite' when describing two things that contrast each other. It’s suitable in most contexts but avoid in overly formal writing.

Häufige Fragen: Against vs Counter vs Opposite

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Against, Counter und Opposite?

Against: In opposition to something. Counter: A place where things are counted or a surface to place items. Opposite: Something that is completely different from something else.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Against, Counter und Opposite?

Counter ist das höchste Niveau, bei B2, auf der CEFR-Skala.

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

Against: A2, Counter: B2, Opposite: A1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Against, Counter und Opposite?

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

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Against: He stood against the wall and waited for his friend. Counter: She placed her order at the counter and waited for her coffee. Opposite: The opposite of hot is cold.

Kann ich Against, Counter und Opposite austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Against, Counter und Opposite 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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