play against

Frequency: 7.515.0 per million words

To compete with an opponent in a game.

playplay + PREPOSITION

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against

Examples (10)

  • These guys make the team very difficult to play against.
  • Our team will play against the champions next week.
  • She loves to play chess against her grandfather.
  • Have you ever had to play against such a strong opponent?
  • They were forced to play against a much larger team.
  • I don't mind losing as long as I get to play against the best.
  • The coach decided we should play against each other in practice.
  • It's always a challenge to play against a team with home advantage.
  • He's been playing against the same rival for years.
  • Who are we going to play against in the final match?