agst
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9.9
- other
- Informal
- I am agst the changes.
Examples
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He wrote 'pros agst cons' at the top of his notes to compare the options.
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The schedule says we play agst the Tigers on Friday night.
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In the tournament bracket, our team is listed agst last year's champions.
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Don't be agst trying something new!
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The schedule says we play agst the Tigers on Friday night.
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He wrote 'pros agst cons' at the top of his notes to compare the options.
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In the tournament bracket, our team is listed agst last year's champions.
Synonyms
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9.9
In contact with something or in conflict with it, such as leaning on a tree and fighting an enemy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Agst is a short written form of against, made by dropping letters to write faster. It keeps the meaning 'against', as in 'pros and cons' or a sports schedule, so when you see agst it means one team or idea is against another.