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against
/əˈɡɛnst/ preposition A1 (estimated)
1. in a contrary direction to
| German | gegen, mit, kontra |
|---|---|
| French | contre, face à |
| Portuguese | contra, vérsus |
| Czech | proti |
| Italian | contro |
| Spanish | contra |
| Dutch | tegen |
| Swedish | mot, på |
| Latin | contra, in |
2. in opposition to
| German | gegen, wider |
|---|---|
| French | contre |
| Portuguese | contra |
| Czech | proti |
| Italian | contro |
| Spanish | contra, en contra de, enfrente de |
| Dutch | tegen |
| Swedish | mot, emot |
| Latin | contra |
3. in physical contact with
| German | gegen |
|---|---|
| French | contre |
| Portuguese | contra |
| Czech | o |
| Italian | contro |
| Spanish | contra |
| Dutch | tegen |
| Swedish | mot |
4. close to
| French | contre |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | perto de |
| Spanish | cerca de |
| Dutch | tegen |
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