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against
/əˈɡeɪnst/
preposition
In a contrary direction to.
"It is hard work to swim against the current."
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
"The rain pounds against the window."
In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
"The kennel was put against the back wall."
conjunction
By the time that (something happened); before.
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