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Against

Against

(prep)
UK
əˈɡenst
US
əˈɡenst
Definition: In opposition to.
Meaning: Chống lại, phản đối
Very Common
How to use "Against" vocabulary in sentence (example)

Adventures are the best way to learn, and it's very difficult to argue against that statement when there are so many amazing places to see around the globe.

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Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles).

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Archimedes was close to the ruler of Syracuse, King Hiero II who employed Archimedes in the defence of the city against the Roman invasion.

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Soon after birth, mother and young join schools that provide some protection against crocodiles, lions, and hyenas.

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After contributing to the theoretical development of nuclear physics and encouraging FD Roosevelt to start the Manhattan Project, he later spoke out against the use of nuclear weapons.

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To run for the position of Mayor of New York against Democrat Mark Green in 2001, Bloomberg gave up his position of CEO and appointed Lex Fenwick as CEO in his stead.

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Also known as the Vilcabamba, where the last rulers of the Inca Empire held out against Spanish tyranny until their demise in 1572.

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In Canada, it is against the law to have comics that portray criminal acts.

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