Against
Against preposition - In or into contact with.
Usage example: unwittingly rubbed his leg against some poison ivy
Next and against are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Next" instead the word "Against" as a preposition or an adverb.
Next
Next adverb - At the time or occasion immediately following.
Against and next are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Against" instead the word "Next" as a preposition or an adverb.
Both words in one sentence
- In the next episode when she uses Staryu against him in a battle he checks it out on the Pokedex since he hasn't seen it yet.
Source: Continuity Nod / Anime and Manga -
And after his loss against Eiji, he got the belt on his next try , which is against Sendo.
Source: Manga / Hajime no Ippo -
The first fight against Raijin in Balamb goes straight into the next boss fight against both Fujin and Raijin, but with a scene in between.
Source: Video Game / Final Fantasy VIII
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