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Wordabulary

against

Pronunciation
Preposition A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Touching or leaning on something, or in opposition to it.

"He leaned his bike against the wall."

Synonyms and antonyms

Antonyms

for

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Which word fits the gap? "He leaned his bike _____ the wall."

Answer: against

In your own words, what does "against" mean?

Touching or leaning on something, or in opposition to it.

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