preposition
1.
directly opposite
stood against the crowd and shouted for order
Synonyms: contra, facing, fronting, over against, toward, vis-à-vis
Idioms: counter to, face to face with
2.
so as to touch
vines trained against the wall
Synonyms: to, touching
Idioms: in contact with, next to
3.
Synonyms: versus 1
4.
without being prevented or obstructed by
succeeded against grave handicaps
Synonyms: despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, regardless of
Idioms: in the face of
5.
Synonyms: from 2
6.
Synonyms: apropos , about, as for, as to, concerning, re, respecting, touching, toward, with respect to