over+against
21over — /oh veuhr/, prep. 1. above in place or position: the roof over one s head. 2. above and to the other side of: to leap over a wall. 3. above in authority, rank, power, etc., so as to govern, control, or have jurisdiction regarding: There is no one …
22over — /ˈoʊvə / (say ohvuh) preposition 1. above in place or position; higher up than: the roof over one s head. 2. above and to the other side of: to leap over a wall. 3. above in authority, power, etc.; so as to govern, control, or conquer. 4. on or… …
23against — I. preposition Etymology: Middle English, alteration of againes, from again Date: 13th century 1. a. in opposition or hostility to < spoke against his enemies > b. contrary to < against the law > c. in competition with …
24over — 1 preposition 1 above or higher than something, without touching it: A lamp hung over the table. | She leaned over the desk to answer the phone. | The sign over the door said Mind your head . opposite under 1 (1), see also: above 1, across 1 2 on …
25over — I UK [ˈəʊvə(r)] / US [ˈoʊvər] adverb, preposition *** Summary: Over can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun or a pronoun): a bridge over the river ♦ Two men were fighting over her. (followed by a number or amount) …
26against — a•gainst [[t]əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst[/t]] prep. 1) in opposition to; contrary to: twenty votes against ten[/ex] 2) in resistance to or defense from: protection against mosquitos[/ex] 3) in an opposite direction to: walking against the wind[/ex] 4) in… …
27over — adv., prep., n., & adj. adv. expressing movement or position or state above or beyond something stated or implied: 1 outward and downward from a brink or from any erect position (knocked the man over). 2 so as to cover or touch a whole surface… …
28against — Synonyms and related words: about, across, adverse to, as to, at cross purposes with, athwart, con, concerning, confronting, contra, contrary to, counter to, dead against, despite, en route to, facing, for, fronting, headed for, in conflict with …
29over — preposition 1》 extending upwards from or above. ↘above so as to cover or protect. 2》 at a higher level or layer than. ↘expressing authority or control. ↘expressing preference. ↘expressing majority. 3》 higher or more than (a… …
30against — prep 1. in opposition to, opposed to, adverse or hostile to, at odds with, at cross purposes with, in disagreement with, versus; in contempt of, in defiance of, contrary to, out of line with, not in keeping with. 2. opposite to, across, facing,… …
