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Gainst Meaning in English

word · lemma: against

əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
uh-GAYNST
ɐɡˈɛnst
uh-GENST

Definición

'Gainst' is an old or poetic way of saying 'against,' meaning in opposition to or facing something or someone.

Uso & Matices

Very archaic—mainly found in old poetry, literature, or Shakespearean English. Do not use in modern everyday speech or writing. In modern language, always use 'against' instead.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

He stood gainst the enemy with courage.

basic

The tree grows gainst the wall.

basic

Her voice spoke gainst injustice.

basic

Many a tale is told gainst the wind, fighting fate.

natural

She sings gainst the storm, undaunted by fear.

natural

A hero rises gainst all odds, as in legend.

natural