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Jigneshbharati Posted 6 years ago
Grammar
Against the catch on the door
I'm afraid it's a rabbit trap. Mr Dog pushed his muzzle up against the catch on the door, but it was on a steel spring and wouldn't open. He batted at it with both paws, but soon his tail dropped. It's no good. I can't get you out!
I am reading Mr Dog and the Rabbit habit with my son.
Please explain the use of "against" in "up against the catch". What does "against" mean here?
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against ~ in contact with (where there is some resistance) The man was leaning against the wall. Push against the door to see if it's locked. The bouncer put his hand against the boy's chest to stop him from entering the bar.
- against ~ in contact with (where there is some resistance) The man was leaning against the wall.
- Push against the door to see if it's locked.
- The bouncer put his hand against the boy's chest to stop him from entering the bar.
- CJ
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against ~ in contact with (where there is some resistance)
The man was leaning against the wall.
Push against the door to see if it's locked.
The bouncer put his hand against the boy's chest to stop him from entering the bar.
CJ
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