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to run against
[phrase form: run]
01
to oppose or have an effect that is not helpful toward someone or something
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
inseparable
particle
against
base verb
run
present tense
run against
3rd person singular
runs against
present participle
running against
past simple
ran against
past participle
run against
Examples
The candidate decided to run against the incumbent governor in the upcoming election.
02
to unexpectedly encounter someone
Examples
I ran against my childhood friend at the airport yesterday.
03
to collide with someone or something
Examples
I accidentally ran against the table in the dark.
