Gainst Meaning in English
word · lemma: against
əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
uh-GAYNST
ɐɡˈɛnst
uh-GENST
Definição
'Gainst' is an old or poetic way of saying 'against,' meaning in opposition to or facing something or someone.
Uso & Nuances
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.
Spanish: contraPortuguese (BR): contraPortuguese (PT): contraChinese (Simplified): 对抗 - 反对Chinese (Traditional): 對抗 - 反對Hindi: के खिलाफArabic: ضدBengali: বিরুদ্ধ - বিরুদ্ধেRussian: противJapanese: 〜に対して - 〜に逆らってVietnamese: chống lại - đối diện vớiKorean: 맞서 - 반대하여Turkish: karşı - aleyhineUrdu: کے خلاف - مخالفIndonesian: melawan - menentang
Frases de Exemplo
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