Meaning

• Prep

  1. In a contrary direction to.
  2. In physical opposition to; in collision with.
  3. In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
  4. Close to, alongside.
  5. In front of; before (a background).
  6. In contrast or comparison with.
  7. In competition with, versus.
  8. Contrary to; in conflict with.
  9. In opposition to.
  10. Of betting odds, denoting a worse-than-even chance.
  11. In exchange for.
  12. As counterbalance to.
  13. As a charge on.
  14. As protection from.
  15. In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
  16. To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.
  17. (obsolete) Exposed to.

• Conj