adv. Function: preposition
1 directly opposite FF1C; stood against the crowd and shouted for order FF1E;
Synonyms: contra, facing, fronting, over against, toward, vis-à-vis
Idioms: counter to, face to face with
2 so as to touch FF1C; vines trained against the wall FF1E;
Synonyms: to, touching
Idioms: in contact with, next to
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Synonyms: VERSUS 1
4 without being prevented or obstructed by FF1C; succeeded against grave handicaps FF1E;
Synonyms: despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, regardless of
Idioms: in the face of
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Synonyms: FROM 2
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Synonyms: APROPOS , about, as for, as to, concerning, re, respecting, touching, toward, with respect to