1. against - Preposition
2. against - Conjunction
Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as, against the mouth of a river; -- in this sense often preceded by over.
From an opposite direction so as to strike or come in contact with; in contact with; upon; as, hail beats against the roof.
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.
By of before the time that; in preparation for; so as to be ready for the time when.
Source: Webster's dictionary“2019 was a transformational year for Uber and I’m gratified by our progress, steadily delivering against the commitments we’ve made to our shareholders on our path to profitability,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO, in a statement. Source: Internet
” (1952), showed how she and her family had worked to overcome the odds against her. Source: Internet
“771 suspects had warrants against them and 792 were arrested during raids in corrupt activities,” Police said on Sunday (July 19). Source: Internet
“AAP wants to assure citizens that if anybody wants to complain against such matters, we will try to support them with every legal option.” Source: Internet
A 49-yard pass interference penalty on Marcus Peters against Fulgham put the ball at the Ravens 22. Wentz scored a few plays later, but couldn’t get in the end zone to tie it on the conversion. Source: Internet
A 22-year-old woman was arrested by Kannur city police on charges of killing her infant son by hurling him against a bunch of granite boulders near the sea. Source: Internet