Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gainst
Preposition
/ɡeɪnst/
Definition
A preposition meaning ‘against’.
Examples
- She leaned gainst the wall, watching the rain.
- The warriors stood gainst the invading forces.
- He was always gainst the idea of giving up.
Meaning
Used in various literary contexts to indicate opposition or resistance.
Synonyms
- against
- opposed to
- in opposition
