Word Meaning

against definition and meaning

prep. Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as, against the mouth of a river; -- in this sense often preceded by over.
prep. From an opposite direction so as to strike or come in contact with; in contact with; upon; as, hail beats against the roof.
prep. In opposition to, whether the opposition is of sentiment or of action; on the other side; counter to; in contrariety to; hence, adverse to; as, against reason; against law; to run a race against time.
prep. By of before the time that; in preparation for; so as to be ready for the time when.

Crossword clues for against

- Again saint is in opposition
- Averse to
- Contra
- Go ... the grain
- In contrast toa win on the road
- In opposition to
- Leaning beside
- Leaning up beside
- Once more, good man is resisting
- Opposed to
- Opposed to making a profit on street
- Opposing
- Touching silver satin creation
- Versus