против — meaning in English

English meaning

• against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
• versus prep Against, or in opposition to, especially in a contest, match, or legal case.
• windward adj Facing or situated in the direction the wind is blowing from.

Senses

против is used for these senses in English:

• against In physical opposition to; in collision with.
• against As protection from.
• versus Against; in opposition to.
• windward In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.

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.

versus — full definition

1. prep Against, or in opposition to, especially in a contest, match, or legal case.
2. prep Used to compare one option or idea directly with another.

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