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Against Meaning for Kids

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What Does Against Mean?

Conjunction

By the time that (something happened); before.

Preposition

In a contrary direction to.
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
In physical contact with, so as to be supported by.
Close to, alongside.
In front of; before (a background).
In competition with, versus.
In opposition to.

Against — Full Explanation

'Against' means when you are not in favor of something or when you are opposing it. Like if you don't want to play a game that your friend wants to play.

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Against Meaning in Other Languages

hindi

के खिलाफ

ke khilaf

खिलाफ

khilaf

विरुद्ध

viruddh

kannada

ವಿರುದ್ಧ (Viruddha)

viruddha

ಬೇರೆ (Bere)

bere

ವಿರುದ್ಧ (Viruddha)

viruddha

bengali

বিরুদ্ধে

biruddhe

বিরুদ্ধে

biruddhe

বিরোধিতা

birodhita

Against Synonyms

versus

Against Antonyms

for on with

Against in Sentences

He stood against the door to keep it closed.
The team played against their rivals.
She pushed against the heavy box.
The sign is against the rules.
They are against the idea of leaving early.

📖 Against Story for Kids

The Adventures of Flick the Fox

against trying new games. One sunny day, his friend Tilly the turtle said, “Let’s play tag!”In the land of bright colors, there lived a little fox named Flick. Flick loved to play with his friends in the meadow, but sometimes, he felt a bit shy and was

Flick hesitated, thinking, “What if I’m not good at it?” But Tilly smiled and said, “It’s okay to be a little scared together!”! We can have fun

Flick took a deep breath running with joy! Remember, trying new things can be exciting and fun! and joined the game. Soon, he was laughing and

Frequently Asked Questions About Against

What does 'against' mean?

The word 'against' means to be in opposition to something or to be in conflict with it. For example, if you are against a rule, it means you do not support that rule.

How do you pronounce 'against'?

You pronounce 'against' like this: uh-gentst.

What is the origin of the word 'against'?

The word 'against' comes from Old English 'on gēan', which means 'in opposition to'.

What is the meaning of 'against' in Hindi?

The word 'against' in Hindi is 'खिलाफ' (Khilāf).

Facts & Quotes About Against

Fact: Did you know that sometimes people stand up against unfairness? It's important to be brave and speak out for what is right!

Proverb: "The squeaky wheel gets the grease." This means that if you speak up about a problem, it is more likely to be fixed.

Quote: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King Jr.