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1. wikidiff.com › against › forWhat is the difference between against and for? | WikiDiff

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   For is a antonym of against. In obsolete terms the difference between against and for is that against is by the time that (something happened); before while for is indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done. As an adverb against is in opposition to something. As an initialism FOR is field Of Research.

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     Preposition (English prepositions) Earlier than (in time). *...

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   Sep 30, 2015 · for and against is usually used for counting support by people or institutions. The Husband was for buying a big house. The Wife was against buying the big house. If you said "We discussed all the points for and against buying a big house", that is accepted usage.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › british-grammar › againstAgainst - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Against: physical contact. We often use against to talk about physical contact between two or more things: She was leaning against the wall reading a book. (there was contact between her and the wall) The bed was against the wardrobe. (there was contact between the bed and the wardrobe)

4. www.linguahouse.com › learning-english › generalFor and against: Learning English - Linguahouse.com

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   For and against. Level: Intermediate (B1-B2) Type of English: General English. Tags: travel and leisure giving opinions agreeing and disagreeing developing an argument Listening. For and against. Tourism. Study the following sentences. Try to guess the meaning of the words in bold and check below to see if you are right.

5. learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org › skillsA for and against essay - LearnEnglish Teens

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   paragraph 1 – introduction. paragraph 2 – arguments for the subject. paragraph 3 – arguments against the subject. paragraph 4 – conclusion. Check your understanding: multiple selection. Check your writing: reordering - essay structure. Check your writing: typing - linking words. Worksheets and downloads.

6. ludwig.guru › s › for+vs+againstfor vs against | English examples in context | Ludwig

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   High quality example sentences with “for vs against” in context from reliable sources - Ludwig is the linguistic search engine that helps you to write better in English

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   What is the difference between from and against?

   • Perhaps 'from' is used when it keeps you from encountering the danger*, whereas 'against' is used if the danger encounters and attacks you but you remain impervious. This would also explain why 'from' is more common with object pronouns, as in the earlier examples.

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   What does 'against' mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! AGAINST definition: 1. disagreeing with a plan or activity: 2. If you have something against someone, you dislike them…. Learn more.

   AGAINST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   How do you use against in a sentence?

   • We often use against with verbs and nouns connected with sport and competitions, such as compete/competition, final, game, match, play, semi-final: Japan competed against Germany in the semi-final. England’s match against Jamaica was cancelled. We use about, not against, to refer to taking action to solve problems:

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   Should 'for' and 'against' be used in pros and cons?

   • pros and cons typically talk about advantages and disadvantages of something. And it, I think, is the most acceptable phrase. Replacing it with 'for' and 'against' would make that sentence a bit ambiguous. In other words, you may need to clarify to a few (including me!) who may not get it at first. Some believe that for and against works in debates

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8. thisvsthat.io › against-vs-vsAgainst vs. Vs - What's the Difference? - This vs. That

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   When it comes to the words "against" and "vs," they both serve as prepositions in the English language. "Against" is used to indicate opposition or resistance to something, while "vs" is an abbreviation for "versus," which is used to show a comparison or competition between two things.