Basic Details
Word: Against
Part of Speech: Preposition
Meaning: Opposed to something or in competition with it.
Synonyms: Opposed to, versus, against the norm
Antonyms: In favour of, for
Idioms and Phrases
- Against all odds: Despite difficult conditions or challenges. Example: "She succeeded in her exams against all odds."
- Fight against the tide: To struggle against overwhelming opposition. Example: "He felt he was fighting against the tide when trying to change the school's rules."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The team played well against their rivals and secured victory.
Example 2: She stood against the wall watching her friends play football in the park.
Example 3: We must work together against pollution to keep our environment clean.
Fun Fact
The word "against" has Old English roots, stemming from "gnst," which means "in opposition to." It has been used for centuries to describe resistance or opposition.
Famous Quote
"We can choose to be affected by the world or we can choose to affect the world." - John L. Mason
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "against" mean?
a) In favour of
b) Opposed to
c) Alongside
d) Inside
Answer: b) Opposed to
2. Which of these is a synonym of "against"?
a) For
b) In favour
c) Versus
d) Alongside
Answer: c) Versus
3. Which sentence uses "against" correctly?
a) She is against bullies and stands up for her friends.
b) He walked against the river.
c) The cat jumped against the table.
d) They were happy against their loss.
Answer: a) She is against bullies and stands up for her friends.
4. Which idiom means to face challenges and still succeed?
a) Fight against the tide
b) Against all odds
c) At odds with
d) Once in a blue moon
Answer: b) Against all odds
5. What is the opposite of "against"?
a) N/A
b) Opposed
c) For
d) Opposite
Answer: c) For
