Against facts for kids

Against can mean:

in an opposite direction - walking against the wind
in front, touching, or resting - The man was standing against the tree.
in opposition - against all odds
in competition - The boy played chess against his father.
touching with strong force - Ocean waves crash against the swimmer.
as a protection from - She used an umbrella against the strong rain."

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