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over against

preposition

The phrase "over against" is often used to highlight differences or oppositions between two entities or ideas, commonly found in formal contexts.

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Definition

C1Formal Writing

(formal, comparative)In contrast to; highlighting a difference between two things.

Example

  • The new policy is more efficient over against the old one.
  • The team's performance was impressive over against their previous games.

C2Spatial Description

(formal, spatial)Opposite to; directly facing something.

Example

  • The monument stands over against the city hall.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "over against":

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