Agains vs. Against — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 6, 2023
Agains is an incorrect spelling; the proper form is Against, which means in opposition to or in contact with.
Which is correct: Agains or Against
How to spell Against?
Agains
Incorrect Spelling
Against
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Agains and Against
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Key Differences
Remember "Against" has the word "gain" inside, emphasizing opposition.
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The word "against" has the same number of letters as "opposed," its synonym.
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Use a mnemonic: "Always Gain A Inherent Notion To Spell 'against' correctly."
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Recall the phrase "against the grain," emphasizing the "t" at the end.
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Visualize something leaning "against" a wall – it touches the wall at its end just as "t" ends "against."
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Definitions
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Against
So as to come into forcible contact with
Waves dashing against the shore.
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Against
In contrast or comparison with the setting or background of
Dark colors against a fair skin.
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Against
In a contrary direction to.
It is hard work to swim against the current.
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Against
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
The rain pounds against the window.
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Against
In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
The ladder was leaning against the wall.
The puppy rested its head against a paw.
The kennel was put against the back wall.
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Against
In front of; before (a background).
The giant was silhouetted against the door.
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Against
In contrast or comparison with.
He stands out against his classmates.
This report sets out the risks against the benefits.
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Against
In competition with, versus.
The Tigers will play against the Bears this weekend.
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Against
Contrary to; in conflict with.
Doing this is against my principles.
It is against the law to smoke on these premises.
There was no car in sight so we crossed against the red light.
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Against
In opposition to.
Are you against freedom of choice?
He waged a ten-year campaign against the company that was polluting the river.
I'd bet against his succeeding.
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Against
Of betting odds, denoting a worse-than-even chance.
That horse is fifty-to-one against, so it has virtually no chance of winning.
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Against
In exchange for.
The vouchers are redeemable against West End shows and theatre breaks.
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Against
In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
The stores are kept well stocked against a time of need.
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Against
(Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.
The studio weren't sure the movie would ever get made, so they only paid $50,000 against $200,000. That way they wouldn't be out very much if filming never began.
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Against
Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as, against the mouth of a river; - in this sense often preceded by over.
Jacob saw the angels of God come against him.
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Against
From an opposite direction so as to strike or come in contact with; in contact with; upon; as, hail beats against the roof.
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Against
In opposition to, whether the opposition is of sentiment or of action; on the other side; counter to; in contrariety to; hence, adverse to; as, against reason; against law; to run a race against time.
The gate would have been shut against her.
An argument against the use of steam.
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Against
By of before the time that; in preparation for; so as to be ready for the time when.
Urijah the priest made it, against King Ahaz came from Damascus.
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FAQs
What is the verb form of Against?
"Against" is a preposition; it doesn’t have a verb form.
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Why is it called Against?
Derived from Old English, "Against" signifies opposition or juxtaposition.
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What is the singular form of Against?
"Against" doesn't differentiate between singular or plural.
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What is the plural form of Against?
"Against" remains the same; it doesn't have a plural form.
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Which article is used with Against?
Both "a" and "the" can be used before "Against" depending on the context.
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What is the root word of Against?
The word originates from Old English "onġēan," meaning "towards" or "against."
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Which vowel is used before Against?
The vowel before "Against" can vary based on context.
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Is Against a vowel or consonant?
"Against" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Which conjunction is used with Against?
There isn't a specific conjunction exclusive to "Against."
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Is the Against term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically in contexts like "swimming against the current."
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Which determiner is used with Against?
Determiners like "this," "that," "these," "those" can precede nouns which are followed by "against."
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Is Against a negative or positive word?
Neutral; however, it often indicates opposition.
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Is the word “Against” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Against" is a preposition and isn't used as a direct or indirect object.
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How is Against used in a sentence?
"The team played against the reigning champions last night."
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
