Meaning of the German Word "Gegen"

gegen
against

Touching or hitting something for support.

Example Sentence

Die Leiter lehnte gegen die Wand, um Halt zu geben.

Other Meanings of This Word

In opposition to.

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Used to show that two things are against each other in a competition or conflict.

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Definition: Touching or hitting something for support.

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