as against

preposition
UK: /æz əˈɡenst/
US: /æz əˈɡenst/

  1. Used to show a contrast between two things.

    1. I prefer tea as against coffee. [ ] [ ]
    2. We should consider the cost of the project as against its potential benefits. [ ] [ ]

  2. Compared with something, often suggesting a preference.

    1. What have you got as against that? [ ] [ ]
    2. How does their proposal stand as against ours in terms of long-term value? [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

as opposed to versus compared to
as against conjunction

  1. In contrast to or in comparison with something else.

    1. This plan works as against the other. [ ] [ ]
    2. The advantage of this system as against the older model is its ease of use. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "as against" in English means: Used to show a contrast between two things., Compared with something, often suggesting a preference..

The phonetic transcription of "as against" is /æz əˈɡenst/ in British English and /æz əˈɡenst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "as against": as opposed to, versus, compared to.

Example usage of "as against": "I prefer tea as against coffee.". More examples on the page.