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against
preposition
touching
,
leaning
on
,
or
pushing
on
something
•
She
leaned
against
the
old
oak
tree
to
catch
her
breath
.
She
leaned
against
the
old
oak
tree
to
catch
her
breath
.
•
Put
the
ladder
against
the
wall
before
you
climb
.
Put
the
ladder
against
the
wall
before
you
climb
.
preposition
in
opposition
to
someone
or
something
•
Most
of
the
students
voted
against
the
plan
to
shorten
lunch
break
.
Most
of
the
students
voted
against
the
plan
to
shorten
lunch
break
.
•
The
whole
town
protested
against
the
factory's
pollution
.
The
whole
town
protested
against
the
factory's
pollution
.
preposition
to
protect
or
guard
from
something
harmful
or
unwanted
•
Wear
a
helmet
to
protect
against
head
injuries
.
Wear
a
helmet
to
protect
against
head
injuries
.
•
The
vaccine
works
against
the
disease
.
The
vaccine
works
against
the
disease
.
preposition
in
contrast
with
a
different
background
or
standard
•
The
red
flowers
looked
bright
against
the
green
grass
.
The
red
flowers
looked
bright
against
the
green
grass
.
•
Her
optimism
shone
against
the
gloomy
news
.
Her
optimism
shone
against
the
gloomy
news
.
gain
verb
to
increase
in
amount
,
size
,
or
quantity
•
I
always
gain
weight
during
the
holidays
.
I
always
gain
weight
during
the
holidays
.
•
The
stock
market
gained
sharply
after
the
announcement
.
The
stock
market
gained
sharply
after
the
announcement
.
verb
to
obtain
something
useful
or
valuable
,
especially
through
effort
or
work
•
After
months
of
practice
,
she
finally
gained
confidence
in
speaking
English
.
After
months
of
practice
,
she
finally
gained
confidence
in
speaking
English
.
•
The
company
hopes
to
gain
new
customers
with
its
advertising
campaign
.
The
company
hopes
to
gain
new
customers
with
its
advertising
campaign
.
noun
an
improvement
or
advantage
that
you
get
from
something
•
The
fitness
program
delivered
real
health
gains
within
a
few
weeks
.
The
fitness
program
delivered
real
health
gains
within
a
few
weeks
.
•
Cutting
unnecessary
expenses
led
to
huge
financial
gains
for
the
family
.
Cutting
unnecessary
expenses
led
to
huge
financial
gains
for
the
family
.
verb
-
gain
,
gaining
,
gains
,
gained
to
obtain
or
achieve
something
useful
,
valuable
,
or
wanted
•
After
months
of
training
,
the
athlete
gained
a
spot
on
the
national
team
.
After
months
of
training
,
the
athlete
gained
a
spot
on
the
national
team
.
•
Reading
history
books
helps
students
gain
insight
into
past
cultures
.
Reading
history
books
helps
students
gain
insight
into
past
cultures
.
verb
-
gain
,
gaining
,
gains
,
gained
to
increase
in
size
,
amount
,
weight
,
speed
,
or
value
•
The
company
’
s
stock
price
gained
three
percent
in
one
day
.
The
company
’
s
stock
price
gained
three
percent
in
one
day
.
•
She
gained
five
kilos
after
the
holidays
.
She
gained
five
kilos
after
the
holidays
.
noun
an
increase
or
improvement
in
something
•
There
was
a
noticeable
gain
in
her
test
scores
this
semester
.
There
was
a
noticeable
gain
in
her
test
scores
this
semester
.
•
Regular
exercise
led
to
a
big
gain
in
his
strength
.
Regular
exercise
led
to
a
big
gain
in
his
strength
.
verb
-
gain
,
gaining
,
gains
,
gained
to
get
nearer
to
someone
or
something
ahead
,
especially
while
chasing
or
competing
•
The
cyclist
began
to
gain
on
the
leader
during
the
final
lap
.
The
cyclist
began
to
gain
on
the
leader
during
the
final
lap
.
•
We
need
to
drive
faster
if
we
want
to
gain
on
the
storm
before
it
reaches
the
coast
.
We
need
to
drive
faster
if
we
want
to
gain
on
the
storm
before
it
reaches
the
coast
.
noun
money
or
advantage
obtained
from
a
business
,
investment
,
or
deal
•
The
sale
of
the
old
building
produced
a
substantial
gain
for
the
company
.
The
sale
of
the
old
building
produced
a
substantial
gain
for
the
company
.
•
Investors
were
happy
with
the
12%
gain
on
their
shares
.
Investors
were
happy
with
the
12%
gain
on
their
shares
.
verb
if
a
clock
or
watch
gains
,
it
shows
a
time
that
is
ahead
of
the
correct
time
•
My
old
wristwatch
gains
about
two
minutes
every
day
.
My
old
wristwatch
gains
about
two
minutes
every
day
.
•
The
kitchen
clock
has
gained
five
minutes
again
this
week
.
The
kitchen
clock
has
gained
five
minutes
again
this
week
.
verb
to
reach
a
place
after
making
an
effort
•
The
climbers
gained
the
summit
just
before
sunset
.
The
climbers
gained
the
summit
just
before
sunset
.
•
We
finally
gained
the
harbor
after
a
rough
night
at
sea
.
We
finally
gained
the
harbor
after
a
rough
night
at
sea
.