English to Luxembourgish Meaning of against - géint


Against :
géint

géint, mat, Kontrabassklarinett, Géigendeel zu, an Oppositioun zu, am Austausch fir, ze, fir d'Wuel vun, wéinst, a Bezuch op, op Kont vun

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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 5ÔÇô1 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 ::
géint all Chance
(2) rise against ::
klammen géint
(3) against the law ::
géint d'Gesetz
(4) go against ::
goen géint
(5) against the grain ::
géint de grains erausbruecht
(6) fight against ::
Kampf géint
(7) turn against ::
Tour géint
(8) guard against ::
Gard géint
(9) compete against ::
konkurréiere géint
(10) come up against ::
kommen an géint
Synonyms
Preposition
1. opposed to ::
dogéint ze
2. in opposition to ::
an Oppositioun zu
3. disadvantageous to ::
ongenschteschen ze
4. touching ::
Klicken
Antonyms
1. for ::
fir
2. pro ::
Pro
Different Forms
against
Word Example from TV Shows
I feel the need for actual revenge against

I feel the need for actual revenge AGAINST

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 4

A man who had taken up
arms against her.

A man who had taken up arms AGAINST her.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5

Draw the spear and javelin
against my pursuers.

Draw the spear and javelin AGAINST my pursuers.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 7

Against my will.

Against my will.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 21

You can leave one side up
and play against it.

You can leave one side up and play AGAINST it.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 19

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