against
Pronunciation:
/əˈɡeɪnst//əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst//əˈɡɛnst/preposition
Definitions
In a contrary direction to.
Example: It is hard work to swim against the current.
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
Example: The rain pounds against the window.
In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
Example: The kennel was put against the back wall.
Close to, alongside.
Example: A row of trees stood against a fence.
conjunction
Definitions
By the time that (something happened); before.