Versus vs. Against
Difference Between Versus and Against
Versusconjunction
Used to link two or more opposing or contrasting elements.
Againstpreposition
A close but separated relationship.
Versuspreposition
against, in opposition to.
It is the Packers versus the Steelers in the Super Bowl.Againstpreposition
In a contrary direction to.
If you swim against the current, you must work harder.Versuspreposition
compared with, as opposed to.
Againstpreposition
Close to.
The kennel was put against the back wall.Versuspreposition
Bringing a legal action against, as used in the title of a court case in which the first party indicates the plaintiff (or appellant or the like), and the second indicates the defendant (or respondent or the like).
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kans.Againstpreposition
In front of; before a background.
The giant was silhouetted against the door.Againstpreposition
In physical contact with.
The puppy rested its head against a paw.Againstpreposition
In physical opposition to, or in collision with.
The rain pounds against the window.Againstpreposition
A contrasting or competitive relationship.
Againstpreposition
In contrast and/or comparison with.
He stands out against his local classmates.Againstpreposition
In competition with, versus.
The Tigers will play against the Bears this weekend.Againstpreposition
In opposition to.
Are you against freedom of choice?I'd bet against his succeeding.Againstpreposition
In exchange for.
The vouchers are redeemable against West End shows and theatre breaks.Againstpreposition
As counterbalance to.en
Againstpreposition
As a charge on.en
Againstpreposition
As protection from.
He turned the umbrella against the wind.Againstpreposition
(obsolete) Exposed to.en
Againstpreposition
In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
Againstpreposition
(Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.
''The studio weren't sure the movie would ever get made, so they only paid $50,000 against $200,000. That way they wouldn't be out very much if filming never began.Againstconjunction
(obsolete) By the time that (something happened); before.
