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Entgegen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Entgegen" is mainly used as preposition meaning "against", "opposite to" or "towards". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "entgegen"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "entgegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "In the opposite direction to, against"
"Entgegen", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Indicates an opposite or contrary direction to something."
- Translation(s): against, opposite to, towards
- Synonym(s): gegenüber, wider
- Antonym(s): mit, entlang
- Related word(s): entgegenkommen, entgegenstellen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ging entgegen dem Strom.
- Sie lief entgegen dem Wind.
- Die Entscheidung war entgegen seinen Erwartungen.
2.) "Contrary to, in opposition to (an action/situation)"
"Entgegen", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Indicates opposition or contradiction to an action or situation."
- Translation(s): contrary to, in opposition to, against
- Synonym(s): wider, im Gegensatz
- Antonym(s): gemäß, entsprechend
- Related word(s): entgegenwirken, entgegenhalten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er handelte entgegen den Anweisungen.
- Sie reagierte entgegen seinen Erwartungen.
- Das Ergebnis war entgegen den Prognosen.