Against — US. [əˈɡenst], UK. [əˈɡenst]
Main meanings of the word ‘Against’:
- In opposition to or in conflict with; contrary or opposed to.
- In contact with or touching a surface, object, or person.
- In a defensive or protective stance or position.
10 simple sentences with ‘Against’:
- The wind was blowing against us.
- They were playing chess against each other.
- She protested against the unfair treatment.
- The evidence is stacked against him.
- Can you argue against his point of view?
- He’s making a case against the new policy.
- I’m not sure if I should vote for or against the proposal.
- What are your feelings against this decision?
- The boat sailed against the strong current.
- We need to guard against potential risks.
The sentences with ‘Against’ from movies:
I was the one who filed the injunction against you. – Iron Man (2008)
My word against yours. – The Departed (2006)
Don’t kill yourself against the fence, Clara. – Schindler’s List (1993)
You worried that she’s gonna use me against you? – Memento (2001)
Against who? – American Beauty (1999)
26 years of experience working against him. – Titanic (1997)
Against your King. – Braveheart (1995)
13 Districts rebel against the country that fed them. – The Hunger Games (2012)
It’s against the rules? – Reservoir Dogs (1992)
That few stood against many. – 300 (2007)
My mom had to get a restraining order against my stepdad. – Donnie Darko (2001)
Who is against us? – Toy Story 3 (2010)
Against the Cowboys. – Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Your father is working against me, but he’s lying to you. – District 9 (2009)
Protect me against what? – Scarface (1983)
This will not stand, this aggression against Kuwait. – The Big Lebowski (1998)
Eight years ago, she pressed charges against him. – Gone Girl (2014)
Don’t say a word against my father! – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
Yes, but I want you on my side, against Carrot. – Cidade de Deus (2002)
Up against the wall. – X2 (2003)
Move against the Jedi first. – Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
Obviously the first phase of a major attack against the US. – Transformers (2007)
Get back against the wall! – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Fight against those marbles, Your Royal Highness. – The King’s Speech (2010)
The only thing I’ve got against him is he’s not a socialist. – The Pianist (2003)
Oh, not that I have anything against accountants. – Casino Royale (2006)
What you got against the whole world? – Shrek (2001)
It’s against the law to buy or sell switchblade knives. – 12 Angry Men (1957)
Fetchingly draped against the wall. – Frozen (2013)
You turned the whole city against him. – Spider-Man 2 (2004)
You fought against the fascists in Spain. – Casablanca (1943)
You telling me Marston will rule against me? – Rain Man (1988)
All of you against all of me. – Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Would you protect me against any enemy? – Troy (2004)
Your word against mine? – Horrible Bosses (2011)
She used Danny against you. – American Hustle (2013)
Nation against nation. – Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
Why are you so dead set against that kid? – Mystic River (2003)
It’s against policy. – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Anyway, her mother turned her against me. – 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
Rifle butt, against the shoulder. – The Last Samurai (2003)
But she struck hard against the rock! – King Kong (2005)
Against a luscious bit of fudge? – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
I know now that it’s against the law, what we’re doing. – The Help (2011)