against

Definitions

1.In a contrary direction to.
- It is hard work to swim against the current.
2.In physical opposition to; in collision with.
- The rain pounds against the window.
- Ivor had acquired more than a mile of fishing rights with the house ; he was not at all a good fisherman, but one must do something ; one generally, however, banged a ball with a squash-racket against a wall.
3.In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
- The ladder was leaning against the wall.
- The puppy rested its head against a paw.
- The kennel was put against the back wall.
4.Close to, alongside.
- A row of trees stood against a fence.

Very common· #201

Etymology tree

Proto-Indo-European *h₁én

Proto-Germanic *in

Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰengʰ-der.

Proto-Germanic *ganganąder.?

Proto-Germanic *gagin

Proto-Germanic *in gagin

Proto-West Germanic *in gagin

Old English onġēander.

Middle English ayenes

English against