against the wind

Thân thiện

The small boat sails against the wind toward the harbor.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing: Moving or facing directly into the wind.

Usage

The phrase "against the wind" describes movement or orientation that is directly opposite to the direction from which the wind is coming. It implies effort or resistance due to the wind's force.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • The sailors struggled to row the boat against the wind.
  • He leaned forward, walking slowly against the wind.
  • Cycling against the wind is much more tiring.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can be used metaphorically to describe acting in opposition to prevailing trends, opinions, or forces.
  • The politician's campaign felt like a lonely journey against the wind of public opinion.

Variants and Related Words

• Upwind (adverb/adjective): In or into a position where the wind is blowing from. Often used interchangeably with "against the wind" in technical contexts (e.g., sailing, aviation).
  • The hikers moved upwind to avoid the smell from the factory.
• Headwind (noun): A wind blowing directly against the course of a moving object. This is the condition encountered when moving "against the wind."
  • The plane's departure was delayed due to strong headwinds.

Synonyms

• Into the wind: Moving in the direction from which the wind is blowing.
• Windward (nautical/adjective): On the side from which the wind is blowing; facing the wind.

Antonyms

• With the wind: Moving in the same direction as the wind is blowing.
• Downwind (adverb/adjective): In the direction in which the wind is blowing.
• Leeward (nautical/adjective): On the side sheltered from the wind; facing away from the wind.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing
   • they flew upwind

Từ đồng nghĩa

• upwind
• into the wind