Against vs Counter vs Opposite

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Against

Top 1000 (très courant)A2preposition

Counter

Top 1000 (très courant)B2noun

Opposite

Top 2000 (courant)A1adjective
 AgainstCounterOpposite
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/əˈɡenst//əˈɡeɪnst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈɡenst//əˈɡeɪnst/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkaʊntə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkaʊntər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɒpəzɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɑːpəzɪt/"]/
SensIn opposition to something.A place where things are counted or a surface to place items.Something that is completely different from something else.
ExempleHe 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.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRA2B2A1
Nature grammaticaleprepositionnounadjective
Collocationsagainst 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
Antonymesfor, in favor ofdefender, supportersame, similar
Erreurs fréquentesConfused 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').
Notes d'usageUse '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.

Questions fréquentes : Against vs Counter vs Opposite

Quelle est la différence entre Against, Counter et 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.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Against, Counter et Opposite ?

Counter est le niveau le plus élevé, à B2, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Against, Counter et Opposite sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Against: A2, Counter: B2, Opposite: A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Against, Counter et Opposite ?

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

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

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.

Puis-je utiliser Against, Counter et Opposite de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Against, Counter et Opposite sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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