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against meaning in Sanskrit

अभि abhí

UK/əˈɡɛnst//əˈɡɛnst/

against in Sanskrit: अभि (abhí). In English, against means in a contrary direction to.

Sanskrit words for against

in a contrary direction to
अभि abhí

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 Sanskrit

What is the meaning of against in Sanskrit?
Against in Sanskrit is अभि (abhí).
against इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Against: अभि (abhí).
What does against mean in English?
Against means in a contrary direction to.

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