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Term: against


Part of Speech: preposition


Sense 1:

in opposition or contrast to someone or something

Sample Sentence: The protestors were demonstrating against the building of the new highway.

Amazon related products: Protest Books


Sense 2:

in contact with or supported by a surface

Sample Sentence: She leaned her head against the cold wall.

Amazon related products: Pillows


Sense 3:

as a protection or defense from

Sample Sentence: He wore a raincoat to guard against the heavy rain.

Amazon related products: Raincoats


Sense 4:

in physical contact with

Sample Sentence: The cat rubbed against my leg.

Amazon related products: Cat Toys


Part of Speech: adverb


Sense 1:

in opposition or disagreement

Sample Sentence: I argued against his decision.

Amazon related products: Debate Books


Sense 2:

in resistance to, to prevent something from happening

Sample Sentence: She struggled against the strong current.

Amazon related products: Life Jackets


Part of Speech: adjective


Sense 1:

feeling or showing hostility or dislike

Sample Sentence: He has an against attitude towards authority.

Amazon related products: Anti-establishment Books


Part of Speech: noun


Sense 1:

a disadvantage or handicap, typically in a competitive situation

Sample Sentence: The underdog faced a strong against in the final round.

Amazon related products: Sports Underdog Stories


Please note that the Amazon links provided are just examples and may not directly correspond to the term "against".

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