English to Afrikaans Meaning of against - teen


Against :
teen

teen, met, kontra, in teenstelling met, in ruil vir, dwars, om, vir die onthalwe van, as gevolg van, ten opsigte van, ter wille van

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Definitions of against in English
Preposition(1) in opposition to.(2) in anticipation of and preparation for (a problem or difficulty).(3) in conceptual contrast to.(4) in or into physical contact with (something), typically so as to be supported by or collide with it.
Examples of against in English
(1) the odds were 5ÔÇô1 against Pittsburgh(2) But the pub is appealing against the decision and is allowed to continue trading in the meantime.(3) With the cirrus they created a faint lattice of white against light blue.(4) The door was slammed hard against the wall, sending it rocking on its hinges.(5) He has already won 21 races and few would bet against that number increasing in the season to come.(6) Not only will they be unable to use parasols for protection against the sun, they will not be allowed to take in food or drink.(7) She banged her head lightly against the wall and heard the ringing noise of metal.(8) If the player does not wish to bet against the second card, a third card can be called for at the same price.(9) he hit his head against the door(10) Those who ignore the zone can be reported to trading standards officers who might take legal action against them.(11) he was silhouetted against the light of the stair window(12) This has to be weighed against the cost of redeeming early and the fees that often accompany taking out a new deal.(13) they won three matches as against our two(14) We will not tolerate abuse of staff who are simply trying to do their job and we will take legal action against residents who do this.(15) It is one of the various small ways in which the public can fight back against the people who are undermining their quality of life.(16) against medical advice
Related Phrases of against
(1) against all odds ::
teen alle verwagtinge
(2) rise against ::
teen die ander opstaan
(3) against the law ::
teen die wet
(4) go against ::
gaan teen
(5) against the grain ::
teen die grein
(6) fight against ::
Veg teen
(7) turn against ::
draai teen
(8) guard against ::
waak teen
(9) compete against ::
kompeteer teen
(10) come up against ::
kom teen
Synonyms
Preposition
1. opposed to ::
teenoor
2. in opposition to ::
in teenstelling met
3. disadvantageous to ::
nadelig vir
4. touching ::
raak
Antonyms
1. for ::
vir
2. pro ::
pro
Different Forms
against
Word Example from TV Shows
What is the life
of one bastard boy against a kingdom?

What is the life of one bastard boy AGAINST a kingdom?

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 10

He would have bet against me.
Common novice mistake.

He would have bet AGAINST me. Common novice mistake.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 9

To turn one man
against the world?

To turn one man AGAINST the world?

Westworld Season 3, Episode 8

The Greyjoys
rebelled against the throne

The Greyjoys rebelled AGAINST the throne

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 1

so I could hold it against
my pulled groin.

so I could hold it AGAINST my pulled groin.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 3

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