Particle guide

Phrasal verbs with against

The particle against starts from one core idea — opposition, resistance, disadvantage, or contact from the other side. Sink In groups its verbs by the recurring ways that idea plays out, so verbs that look unrelated line up into patterns.

11 phrasal verbs · 6 meaning groups

Opposition

An action or choice moves in the opposite direction from a rule, idea, plan, or goal.

Resistance

A person or group pushes back against danger, harm, or an opposing force.

Hostility

Support changes into blame, dislike, or hostile action toward another person.

Disadvantage

A fact puts pressure on someone and makes success less likely.

Competition

Two people or teams face each other and try to win.

Physical Contact

A person or thing touches a surface and may use it for support.

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