Significado em português

A2preposition 1K

Against

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

Significado de Against

opposing or disagreeing with somebody/something

In simple words: In opposition to something.

Against em uma 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.

Como 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.

Palavras 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.

Perguntas frequentes sobre Against

O que significa Against?

In opposition to something.

O que significa Against em português?

In opposition to something.

Qual é a definição de Against?

opposing or disagreeing with somebody/something

Como se usa Against em uma frase?

He stood against the wall and waited for his friend.

Pode dar outro exemplo de Against?

The evidence was presented against the defendant in court.

Quais são os sinônimos de Against?

Algumas alternativas comuns são opposite, against, contrary, anti, counter.

Qual é o oposto de Against?

Significados opostos incluem for, in favor of.

Que palavras combinam com Against?

Costuma combinar com against the law, against all odds, fight against, stand against.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Against?

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

Como se pronuncia Against?

US: /["/əˈɡenst//əˈɡeɪnst/"]/, UK: /["/əˈɡenst//əˈɡeɪnst/"]/. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo 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.

Qual é o nível CEFR de Against?

"Against" está no nível A2 da escala CEFR.