How is the word против translated from Russian to English

English translation
against
preposition

В противодействии кому-либо или чему-либо.

In opposition to someone or something.

Examples with “против”

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  • Они проголосовали против нового закона. — They voted against the new law.

  • Стул прижат к стене. — The chair is against the wall.

  • Он хорош в сравнении с сильными соперниками. — He is good against tough competitors.

  • Кто-нибудь здесь против этой идеи? — Is anyone here against this idea?

  • Она прислонилась к двери, ожидая. — She leaned against the door while waiting.

  • Ее выступление было впечатляющим по сравнению с прошлогодним рекордом. — Her performance was impressive against last year's record.

  • Завтра мы играем против чемпионов. — Tomorrow we play against the champions.

  • Я поставлю коробку к забору. — I will place the box against the fence.

  • Мне нужно было измерить свой прогресс по сравнению с моими собственными целями. — I had to measure my progress against my own goals.

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