against

Definitions

• In a contrary direction to.
• In physical opposition to; in collision with.
• In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
• Close to, alongside.
• In front of; before (a background).
• In contrast or comparison with.
• In competition with, versus.
• Contrary to; in conflict with.
• In opposition to.
• Of betting odds, denoting a worse-than-even chance.
• In exchange for.
• As counterbalance to.
• As a charge on.
• As protection from.
• In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
• (Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.
• (obsolete) Exposed to.