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Against

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈɡenst//əˈɡeɪnst/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈɡenst//əˈɡeɪnst/"]/

Significado de Against

opposing or disagreeing with somebody/something

In simple words: In opposition to something.

Against en una frase

• He stood against the wall and waited for his friend.
• The evidence was presented against the defendant in court.
• She voted against the proposal during the meeting.
• They are campaigning against climate change.
• You should not go against your principles.

Cómo usar Against

Use 'against' when discussing opposition or resistance. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but can sound aggressive if used in sensitive discussions.

Grammar pattern

against + object

Memory hint

Imagine two teams playing a game, each 'against' the other.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Against

• against the law
• against all odds
• fight against
• stand against

Synonyms for Against

• opposite
• against
• contrary
• anti
• counter

Opposites of Against

• for
• in favor of

Common mistakes with Against

• Confused with 'versus', which has a different nuance.
• Incorrect use of 'against' with non-physical opposition.
• Missing preposition when used in phrases.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Against

¿Qué significa Against?

In opposition to something.

¿Qué significa Against en español?

In opposition to something.

¿Cuál es la definición de Against?

opposing or disagreeing with somebody/something

¿Cómo se usa Against en una frase?

He stood against the wall and waited for his friend.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Against?

The evidence was presented against the defendant in court.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Against?

Algunas alternativas comunes son opposite, against, contrary, anti, counter.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de Against?

Significados opuestos incluyen for, in favor of.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Against?

Suele combinarse con against the law, against all odds, fight against, stand against.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Against?

Confused with 'versus', which has a different nuance. Incorrect use of 'against' with non-physical opposition. Missing preposition when used in phrases.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Against?

US: /["/əˈɡenst//əˈɡeɪnst/"]/, UK: /["/əˈɡenst//əˈɡeɪnst/"]/. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Against?

Use 'against' when discussing opposition or resistance. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but can sound aggressive if used in sensitive discussions.

¿Qué nivel CEFR tiene Against?

"Against" está en el nivel A2 de la escala CEFR.