over against

PREPOSITION

toward/towards

Synonyms

WEAK

against almost approaching close to coming up contra en route facing for fronting headed for in relation to in the direction of in the vicinity just before moving nearing nearly not quite on the road to pointing to proceeding shortly before to via vis-à-vis

Example Sentences

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Wood conceded 14 runs from the 19th over against Nepal on Sunday in taking 1-31 from three overs.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

It has a constellation of green and pink rhinestones all over, against bursts of bright red stitching.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

“They’re such a high-octane, potent team. And a big part of that was us not turning it over against them.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024

When he gave away 31 runs in an over against Punjab Kings, the word "nepotism" figured in many reactions.

From BBC • May 1, 2023

I walked bent over against the cold, protecting my eyes with my arms.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner