over against

preposition

: as opposed to : in contrast with
comparing the results of one method over against another

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That sets up what could be a wild night at Soldier Field, pitting a Bears defense that is known for turning the ball over against a Pats offense that has turned it over 13 times, including six of 11 fumbles lost. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 Shamar Springer finished 35 not out off only 11 balls, including three sixes in the final over against Axar Patel, but could only reduce India's winning margin. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Andy Dick is speaking out a day after photos emerged of him slumped over against a building in Hollywood. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025 Ewers threw for two touchdowns and 116 yards without being sacked and didn't turn the ball over against the Lions. — Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for over against

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of over against was in 1921

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“Over against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20against. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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