Definition of "against"
Kid-friendly meaning of against, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "against" mean?
against (preposition) — touching something or in opposition to it.
Example sentences using "against"
Grade K–2
Lean against the wall.
Grade 3–5
He leaned his bike against the fence and ran inside to grab his backpack.
Grade 6–8
Going against established opinion is rarely comfortable, yet many of the greatest scientific advances came from researchers willing to argue against widely accepted ideas with new evidence.
Words that rhyme with "against"
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