as against (something)

as against (something)

In comparison or contrast to something. Five people wanted iced tea for the party as against four who chose lemonade. It's pretty close—57% of people are for this change as against 43% opposed. Seven people voted in favor of hiring the first candidate as against four who voted for the second candidate.

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as against something

in contrast with something: They got 27% of the vote as against 32% at the last election.

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