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Prepositions - Prepositions of Support or Opposition

These prepositions indicate whether someone agrees or disagrees with someone or something.

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Categorized English Prepositions
behind
behind
[preposition]

used to indicate support or endorsement of someone or something

Ex: I stand behind my friend's decision to pursue her dreams. 
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for
for
[preposition]

used to indicate being in favor of or endorsing someone or something

Ex: I'm rooting for you in the competition. 
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with
with
[preposition]

used to signify standing alongside or providing assistance to someone or something

Ex: She stood with her friend during a difficult time. 
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pro
pro
[preposition]

in favor of; for

Ex: He is pro democracy. 
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in favor of
in favor of
[preposition]

used to show support for something

Ex: He spoke in favor of the motion, arguing that it would benefit the community. 
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in aid of
in aid of
[preposition]

with the goal of providing help or support to someone or something

Ex: She baked cookies and sold them in aid of the local animal shelter. 
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against
against
[preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: I decided to go against the advice of my friend. 
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anti
anti
[preposition]

used to convey that one is against something

Ex: She joined the protest to show her anti-war stance and demand peace. 
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versus
versus
[preposition]

(in sport or law) used to show that two sides or teams are against each other

Ex: The final match of the World Cup was France versus Croatia. 
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with
with
[preposition]

used to indicate engagement in a struggle or conflict alongside or against someone

Ex: He got into a heated argument with his neighbor. 
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in opposition to {sb/sth}

used to convay that one is strongly against someone or something

Ex: They marched in opposition to the new law. 
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up against
up against
[phrase]

in a challenging, confrontational, or adversarial situation

Ex: The candidate was up against a tough opponent. 
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