over against

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over against

  1. In comparison to.
    • 1984, The Holy Bible, New International Version, Zondervan, →ISBN, 1 Corinthians 4:6:
      Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying, “Do not go beyond what is written.” Then you will not take pride in one man over against another.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see over,‎ against.