against

Definitions

1. 1.From an opposite direction so as to strike or come in contact with; in contact with; upon; as, hail beats against the roof.
2. 2.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. The gate would have been shut against her. Fielding. An argument against the use of steam. Tyndale.
3. 3.By of before the time that; in preparation for; so as to be ready for the time when. [Archaic or Dial.] Urijah the priest made it, against King Ahaz came from Damascus. 2 Kings xvi.
4. 4.Against the sun, in a direction contrary to that in which the sun appears to move.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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Definition-first questions whose answer is against.

• What is from an opposite direction so as to strike or come in contact with; in contact with; upon; as, hail beats against the roof called?
• What is by of before the time that; in preparation for; so as to be ready for the time when. [Archaic or Dial.] Urijah the priest made it, against King Ahaz came from Damascus. 2 Kings xvi called?
• What is against the sun, in a direction contrary to that in which the sun appears to move called?