over against
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Over 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
over against — ► over against 1) adjacent to. 2) in contrast with. Main Entry: ↑over … English terms dictionary
over against — index contra Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
over 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 … Useful english dictionary
over 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 … English dictionary
over against something — over against sth idiom in contrast with sth Main entry: ↑overidiom … Useful english dictionary
over against — 1》 adjacent to. 2》 in contrast with. → over … English new terms dictionary
over against — preposition Date: 1517 as opposed to ; in contrast with … New Collegiate Dictionary
over against — Opposite, in front … New dictionary of synonyms
over against — idi in contrast with … From formal English to slang
over — ► PREPOSITION 1) extending upwards from or above. 2) above so as to cover or protect. 3) expressing movement or a route across. 4) beyond and falling or hanging from. 5) expressing duration. 6) at a higher level, layer, or intensity than. 7) … English terms dictionary
