Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'gainst

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.07 in modern English

Syllables: 'gainst
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep

Contraction of against.

Example Sentences

"[…]I have spoke thus much To mitigate the justice of thy plea; Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice Must needs give sentence ’gainst the merchant there."

Questions

What does 'gainst mean?: Contraction of against.

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