против
Translation of против
against
Russian word in Latin letters: protiv
Meaning of против
выражает несогласие или противодействие: быть против чего-то
in opposition to
Pronunciation
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Против or напротив?
напротив
напротив = opposite, across from
Don't mix them up. Across from something — напротив школы; in opposition — против плана.
Аптека находится напротив школы.
The pharmacy is opposite the school.
Жители выступили против новой стройки.
The residents spoke out against the new building.
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They were against the new rule.
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Они были против нового правила.
Many people were against the plan.
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Многие были против этого плана.
против synonyms
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Despite; against someone's wishes or advice.
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против meaning: what does it mean?
in opposition to
против pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
против is pronounced as [ˈprotʲɪf]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
против definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They were against the new rule. Translation: Они были против нового правила.
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