Meaning of the German Word "Gegen"

gegen
versus

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

Example Sentence

Das große Fußballspiel heute Abend ist England gegen Frankreich.

Other Meanings of This Word

In opposition to.

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Touching or hitting something for support.

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

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B2

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Preposition

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