Go against Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
GOH uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
ɡˈəʊ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
guh-OH uh-GENST
Definition
To oppose, disagree with, or act in a way that is not in agreement with something or someone.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and neutral. Often used for opinions, rules, people, or feelings ('go against the rules', 'go against my beliefs'). Usually followed by a noun or pronoun.
Spanish: ir en contra de - oponerse aPortuguese (BR): ir contra - contrariarPortuguese (PT): ir contra - contrariarChinese (Simplified): 反对 - 违背Chinese (Traditional): 反對 - 違背Hindi: के खिलाफ जाना - विरोध करनाArabic: يخالف - يعارضBengali: বিরোধিতা করা - বিপক্ষে যাওয়া - অমান্য করাRussian: противоречить - идти против - нарушатьJapanese: 逆らう - 従わないVietnamese: chống lại - đi ngược lạiKorean: 거스르다 - 반대하다Turkish: karşı gelmek - aykırı davranmakUrdu: مخالفت کرنا - خلاف جاناIndonesian: melawan - menentang
Example Sentences
You should not go against your teacher’s advice.
basic
His actions always go against the rules.
basic
It’s hard to go against your friends.
basic
Sometimes you have to go against what everyone expects.
natural
He didn’t want to go against his own beliefs.
natural
If you go against the current, it takes more effort.
natural