agin
|a-gin|
C2
/əˈɡɛn/
opposition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agin' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'agen,' where 'a-' meant 'against' and '-gen' was a variant of 'gain.'
Historical Evolution
'agen' transformed into the modern English word 'agin' through dialectal variations.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
against or in opposition to something.
He was agin the idea of moving to the city.
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