про́тив

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1.
against, opposed to
Я про́тив э́того предложе́ния.
I am against this proposal.
With the genitive. Also used predicatively: быть против - to be against.
2.
opposite, facing
Апте́ка нахо́дится про́тив вокза́ла.
The pharmacy is opposite the station.
With the genitive; often напротив in modern usage.
3.
contrary to, against
Про́тив ожида́ния, пого́да была́ прекра́сная.
Contrary to expectations the weather was lovely.
With the genitive, in set phrases such as против ожидания.
4.
as against, compared with, to (in a ratio)
Урожа́й вы́рос про́тив прошлого го́да.
The harvest has grown compared with last year.
Expresses comparison of figures or the terms of a ratio.

Usage info

Наро́д восста́л против свои́х прави́телей.
The people revolted against their rulers.
Я против э́того прое́кта.
I am against this project.
Я не против подожда́ть.
I don't mind waiting.
Ты не против, если я включу́ ра́дио?
Do you mind my turning on the radio?
Ты не против, если я вы́ключу свет?
Do you mind if I turn off the light?
Э́то борьба́ всех против всех.
It's a fight of all against all.
Вы за или против моего́ пла́на?
Are you for or against my plan?
Вы за или против э́того?
Are you for or against this?