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river. In this sense it is often preceded by over. AGAINST. Aaron lighted the lamps over against the candlesticks. Numbers 8:2, 3. AGAINST.
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In opposition, noting adversity, injury, or contrariety to wishes; as, this change of measures is against us. AGAINST.
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Bearing upon; as, one leans against a wall. AGAINST.
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In provision for; in preparation for. AGAINST. Urijah made it against king Ahaz came from Damascus. 2 Kings 16:11. AGAINST. In this sense against is a preposition, with the following part of the sentence for an object. See After2. AGAINST. In short, the sense of this word is opposition, variously modified according to its application to different objects. AGAINST.