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against
prepositionSynonyms & Antonyms of against
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against
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of against (Entry 2 of 2)
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for against
- balky,
- contrary,
- contumacious,
- defiant,
- froward,
- incompliant,
- insubordinate,
- intractable,
- obstreperous,
- rebel,
- rebellious,
- recalcitrant,
- recusant,
- refractory,
- ungovernable,
- unruly,
- untoward,
- wayward,
- willful
- (or wilful)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for against
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Prepositions, Ending a Sentence With
Prepositions, Ending a Sentence With
Yes, you can end a sentence with a preposition
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of against was in the 13th century
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