против
against
In opposition to; touching or next to.
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против with English translation
против usage examples
They were against the new rule.
Они были против нового правила.
Many people were against the plan.
Многие были против этого плана.
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против synonyms
What's the difference between против / против, у / рядом с / при / по отношению к / напротив
The main Russian equivalent for the meaning of opposition: 'opposed to', 'not for'. This is the closest match to English against.
I am against this decision.
Я против этого решения.
General meaning: 'against' in the sense of opposition, and 'by/at' for proximity in phrases like 'sit by the window'.
He is against this idea. The book is by the window.
Он против этой идеи. Книга лежит у окна.
Means physical proximity: 'next to', 'near'. It does not express opposition.
The shop is next to the house.
Магазин рядом с домом.
Used in set and more formal phrases like 'at a school' or 'with a house'. It shows relation or attachment, not direct opposition.
There is a library at the school.
При школе есть библиотека.
Means 'in relation to', 'toward'. It shows relation or attitude, but not physical proximity.
He was kind toward the children.
Он был добр по отношению к детям.
Means 'opposite' in space, 'directly across from'. It can match the spatial sense of against, but not the idea of disagreement.
The bank is across from the park.
Банк находится напротив парка.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce против and what this word means
против translation: against. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce против
[ˈprotʲɪf u]
против translation
against
против examples
They were against the new rule.
против transcription
[ˈprotʲɪf u]
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Questions about this word
против meaning: what does it mean?
в противоположность; касаясь или вплотную к чему-то
против pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
против is pronounced as [ˈprotʲɪf u]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
против definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They were against the new rule. Translation: Они были против нового правила.
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