English to Icelandic Meaning of against - gegn

Against :

gegn

preposition

gegn, á móti, með, Contra, andstætt, í andstöðu við, í skiptum fyrir, þvert, að, í þágu, vegna, með tilliti til

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Definitions of against in English

Preposition(1) in opposition to.(2) in anticipation of and preparation for (a problem or difficulty).(3) in conceptual contrast to.(4) in or into physical contact with (something), typically so as to be supported by or collide with it.

Examples of against in English

(1) the odds were 5├ö├ç├┤1 against Pittsburgh(2) But the pub is appealing against the decision and is allowed to continue trading in the meantime.(3) With the cirrus they created a faint lattice of white against light blue.(4) The door was slammed hard against the wall, sending it rocking on its hinges.(5) He has already won 21 races and few would bet against that number increasing in the season to come.(6) Not only will they be unable to use parasols for protection against the sun, they will not be allowed to take in food or drink.(7) She banged her head lightly against the wall and heard the ringing noise of metal.(8) If the player does not wish to bet against the second card, a third card can be called for at the same price.(9) he hit his head against the door(10) Those who ignore the zone can be reported to trading standards officers who might take legal action against them.(11) he was silhouetted against the light of the stair window(12) This has to be weighed against the cost of redeeming early and the fees that often accompany taking out a new deal.(13) they won three matches as against our two(14) We will not tolerate abuse of staff who are simply trying to do their job and we will take legal action against residents who do this.(15) It is one of the various small ways in which the public can fight back against the people who are undermining their quality of life.(16) against medical advice

Related Phrases of against

(1) against all odds ::

gegn öllum stuðla

(2) rise against ::

rísa upp gegn

(3) against the law ::

ólöglegt

(4) go against ::

fara gegn

(5) against the grain ::

gegn korn

(6) fight against ::

berjast gegn

(7) turn against ::

snúa á móti

(8) guard against ::

varist

(9) compete against ::

keppa á móti

(10) come up against ::

koma upp á móti

Related Phrases of against

(1) against all odds ::

gegn öllum stuðla

(2) rise against ::

rísa upp gegn

(3) against the law ::

ólöglegt

(4) go against ::

fara gegn

(5) against the grain ::

gegn korn

(6) fight against ::

berjast gegn

(7) turn against ::

snúa á móti

(8) guard against ::

varist

(9) compete against ::

keppa á móti

(10) come up against ::

koma upp á móti

Synonyms

Preposition

1. opposed to ::

öfugt við

2. in opposition to ::

í andstöðu við

3. disadvantageous to ::

disadvantageous

4. touching ::

snerta

Antonyms

1. for ::

fyrir

2. pro ::

atvinnumaður

Different Forms

against

Word Example from TV Shows

The High Sparrow will be presenting a substantial case AGAINST you.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 8

The State has declared war AGAINST us.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 2

and turned my own mother AGAINST me.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 5

waiting to be a witness AGAINST Mr. White.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 12

Now the entire North has risen up AGAINST us.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 1

Examples of against from TV Shows

The High Sparrow will be presenting a substantial case AGAINST you.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 8

The State has declared war AGAINST us.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 2

and turned my own mother AGAINST me.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 5

waiting to be a witness AGAINST Mr. White.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 12

Now the entire North has risen up AGAINST us.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 1

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