vastaan — meaning in English

English meaning

• against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
• athwart adv Lying or moving in a slanting line, from one side to the other.
• counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
• versus prep Against, or in opposition to, especially in a contest, match, or legal case.

Senses

vastaan is used for these senses in English:

• athwart Across the course or path of, so as to meet; hence (figuratively) , to the attention of.
• athwart Across the course or path of, so as to oppose.
• counter Contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.
• in return In exchange, as a means of reciprocating.
• versus Against; in opposition to.

against — full definition

1. prep In opposition to; contrary to.
2. prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
3. prep In competition with; versus.
4. prep As protection from, or in preparation for.

athwart — full definition

1. adv Lying or moving in a slanting line, from one side to the other.
2. adv Lying across something's path, so that it blocks the way.
3. adv In a way that goes against what is expected or right.

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