In a contrary direction to. / In physical opposition to; in collision with. / In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by. / Close to, alongside. / In front of; before (a background).

(obsolete) By the time that (something happened); before.

The state or quality of being against.

plural of againstism

The perspective or activity of being against something, or of having a contrary demeanor in general; a pattern of repeated opposition or criticism.

In comparison to

One who opposes something.

plural of againster

(transitive) To have a strong feeling of not desiring to do something. / (transitive) To cause an individual to be in conflict or opposition with someone or something.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of set against