Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - against
Against
against
prep. 1 in opposition to (fight against the invaders; am against hanging; arson is against the law). 2 into collision or in contact with (ran against a rock; lean against the wall; up against a problem). 3 to the disadvantage of (his age is against him). 4 in contrast to (against a dark background; 99 as against 102 yesterday). 5 in anticipation of or preparation for (against his coming; against a rainy day; protected against the cold; warned against pickpockets). 6 as a compensating factor to (income against expenditure). 7 in return for (issued against payment of the fee). Phrases and idioms against the clock see CLOCK(1) 3. against the grain see GRAIN. against time see TIME. Etymology: ME ayenes etc. f. ayen AGAIN + -t as in amongst: see AMONG
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I. preposition Etymology: Middle English, alteration of againes, from again Date: 13th century 1. in opposition or hostility to , contrary to , in competition with , as a basis for disapproval of , 2. directly opposite ; facing , exposed to, compared or contrasted with , 4. in preparation or provision for , as a defense or protection from , 5. in the direction of and into contact with , in contact with , in a direction opposite to the motion or course of ; counter to , 7. as a counterbalance to , in exchange for , as a charge on , before the background of , II. conjunction Date: 14th century in preparation for the time when ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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