Word Finder - agin

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Another time; once more.

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Over and above a factor of one.

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Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion.

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Great, thanks again!

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Back in the reverse direction, or to an original starting point.

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Bring us word again.

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Back (to a former place or state).

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The South will rise again.

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In return, as a reciprocal action; back.

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In any other place.

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On the other hand.

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Moreover; besides; further.

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In a contrary direction to.

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It is hard work to swim against the current.

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In physical opposition to; in collision with.

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The rain pounds against the window.

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In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.

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The kennel was put against the back wall.

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Close to, alongside.

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A row of trees stood against a fence.

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In front of; before (a background).

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The giant was silhouetted against the door.

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In contrast or comparison with.

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He stands out against his classmates.

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In competition with, versus.

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The Tigers will play against the Bears this weekend.

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Contrary to; in conflict with.

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Doing this is against my principles.

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In opposition to.

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Are you against freedom of choice?

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Of betting odds, denoting a worse-than-even chance.

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That horse is fifty-to-one against, so it has virtually no chance of winning.

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In exchange for.

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The vouchers are redeemable against West End shows and theatre breaks.

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As counterbalance to.

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As a charge on.

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Tax is levied against income from sales.

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As protection from.

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He turned the umbrella against the wind.

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In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).

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The stores are kept well stocked against a time of need.

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(Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.

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The studio weren't sure the movie would ever get made, so they only paid $50,000 against $200,000. That way they wouldn't be out very much if filming never began.

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Exposed to.