over+against
1Over against — Over O ver, adv. 1. From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as, a board, or a tree, a foot over, i. e., a foot in diameter. [1913 Webster] 2. From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space… …
2over against — ► over against 1) adjacent to. 2) in contrast with. Main Entry: ↑over …
3over against — index contra Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
4over against — preposition : as opposed to : in contrast with the failure of Christianity over against Islam in successive ages British Book News * * * over against Opposite • • • Main Entry: ↑over * * * over against phrase …
5over against — used when you are comparing two things or ideas and emphasizing the difference I was impressed by Leonard s confidence and certainty over against his brother s weakness and hesitation …
6over against something — over against sth idiom in contrast with sth Main entry: ↑overidiom …
7over against — 1》 adjacent to. 2》 in contrast with. → over …
8over against — preposition Date: 1517 as opposed to ; in contrast with …
9over against — Opposite, in front …
10over against — idi in contrast with …
