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Fatimah0786 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Up against Vs Against
What is the difference between "We know who we are up against" and "We know who we are against"?
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"Up against" refers to a particular rival or challenger (or obstacle). In winning this race, we know who we are up against. Jack is the man to beat.
- "Up against" refers to a particular rival or challenger (or obstacle).
- In winning this race, we know who we are up against.
- Jack is the man to beat.
- In winning this race, we know what we are up against.
- The harsh desert sun will test us all.
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"Up against" refers to a particular rival or challenger (or obstacle).
In winning this race, we know who we are up against. Jack is the man to beat.
In winning this race, we know what we are up against. The harsh desert sun will test us all.
Simple "against" includes whatever and whomever you are opposed to. And indicates a political or philosophic stand opposing
In winning this race, we know who we are up against. Jack is the man to beat.
In winning this race, we know what we are up against. The harsh desert sun will test us all.
Simple "against" includes whatever and whomever you are opposed to. And indicates a political or philosophic stand opposing
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fatimah0786What is the difference between "We know who we are up against" and "We know who we are against"?Thanks.'against' implies opposition (to something or someone). Adding 'up' suggests that the opposition will be a challenge, difficult to overcome.
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