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against meaning in Tamil

எதிர்க்க etirkka

UK/əˈɡɛnst//əˈɡɛnst/

against in Tamil: எதிர்க்க (etirkka). In English, against means in a contrary direction to.

Tamil words for against

in a contrary direction to
எதிர்க்க etirkka

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of against in Tamil?
Against in Tamil is எதிர்க்க (etirkka).
against என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Against: எதிர்க்க (etirkka).
What does against mean in English?
Against means in a contrary direction to.

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