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against in Persian

ضد zedd

UK/əˈɡɛnst//əˈɡɛnst/

against in Persian: ضد (zedd), علیه ('aleyh-e). In English, against means in a contrary direction to.

Persian words for against

in a contrary direction to
ضد zedd
in opposition to
علیه 'aleyh-e

English meaning of against

  1. preposition In a contrary direction to.
  2. preposition In physical opposition to; in collision with.
  3. preposition In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
  4. preposition Close to, alongside.

Full definition of against

against in a sentence

  • It is hard work to swim against the current.
  • The rain pounds against the window.
  • The ladder was leaning against the wall.

Synonyms of against

against in other languages

Questions about against in Persian

What is the meaning of against in Persian?
Against in Persian is ضد (zedd), علیه ('aleyh-e).
معنی against چیست؟
Against: ضد (zedd), علیه ('aleyh-e).
What does against mean in English?
Against means in a contrary direction to.

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