go against
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle against
Meanings
Not follow or match a rule, belief, advice, or wish
Why “against”? An action or choice moves in the opposite direction from a rule, idea, plan, or goal.
“That decision goes against our values.”
“Taking the shortcut went against the guide's advice.”
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“That decision goes against our values.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
work against
Same against pattern: opposition
Make success less likely
go about
Same base verb: go
Approach or carry out a task in a particular way; Do your normal activities
go across
Same base verb: go
Move from one side of a place to the other
go after
Same base verb: go
Pursue someone or something with effort
go ahead
Same base verb: go
Begin or continue with a planned action
go along
Same base verb: go
Agree with or support someone's plan; Go to an event or place, often without a firm plan; Continue an activity and deal with each part as it happens
go around
Same base verb: go
Take a longer path to avoid something; Move in a circular path; Be enough for everyone in a group; Behave in a particular way habitually; (of an illness) be common in a community
go at
Same base verb: go
Work on something with strong energy; Attack or argue with strong energy
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