- ( transitive) often followed by against: to match in opposition, esp as antagonists
- to mark or become marked with pits
- ( transitive) to place or bury in a pit
What is the meaning of pit against?
pit against. phrasal verb. : to cause (someone or something) to fight or compete against (another person or thing) Tonight's game will pit Smith against Johnson for the championship. The game requires you to pit your wits against the computer.
What does the idiom pitted mean?
Set in direct opposition or competition, as in The civil war pitted brother against brother. This idiom alludes to setting fighting cocks or dogs against one another in a pit. [Mid-1700s] See also: pit The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust.
What is the meaning of pitted against brother?
Set in direct opposition or competition, as in The civil war pitted brother against brother. This idiom alludes to setting fighting cocks or dogs against one another in a pit. [Mid-1700s] gosuRead more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.
What does pit in direct opposition mean?
Set in direct opposition or competition, as in The civil war pitted brother against brother. This idiom alludes to setting fighting cocks or dogs against one another in a pit. [Mid-1700s] The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust.
What's another word for pitted against?
Similar words for pit against: compete (verb) cope (verb) disagree, alienate (verb) divide (verb)
Is it pin or pit against each other?
You tell each one that the other is offering you a good price, and you hope they compete against each other to give you the best possible bargain. So, in that case, you're pitting one against the other. So remember, pit against is a phrasal verb that means you put two people or things in competition with one another.
What does the word pitted?
adjective. If the surface of something is pitted, it is covered with a lot of small, shallow holes. Everywhere building facades are pitted with shell and bullet holes. Synonyms: scarred, marked, rough, scratched More Synonyms of pitted. 'pitted'
What does it mean to pit someone?
to put someone or something in opposition or competition with someone or something else: That talk show is always pitting men against women.
What does it mean to pin someone against the wall?
to press and hold someone or something against something. The police pinned the mugger against the wall and put handcuffs on him. The wildlife veterinarian pinned the rhino against the walls of the enclosure and subdued it so it could be treated. See also: pin.
What does pinning each other mean?
pinning Add to list Share. Definitions of pinning. a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin.
What does fully pitted mean?
9. Pitted. What it means to the general public: A form of olive that has the stone removed or something with lots of dents in, usually the faces of acne-ridden teenage boys. What it means to surfers: Getting pitted is what every surfer aspires towards, slotting themselves neatly inside a barreling wave.
Does pitted mean removed?
A pitted date is one where the pit has been removed.
What is it called when someone has something against you?
1. Grudge, malice, spite refer to ill will held against another or others. A grudge is a feeling of resentment harbored because of some real or fancied wrong: to hold a grudge because of jealousy; She has a grudge against him.
What does it mean to be against someone?
to dislike or not approve of someone or something for a particular reason.
What does it mean to put someone against someone?
to cause a person or group to oppose another or to be opposed to something: It's easy to learn, but most people just have their minds set against it. Generational differences have now set family members against each other.
What does "pitted against" mean?
pit (someone or something) against (someone or something else) To set someone or something into direct conflict, opposition, or competition against someone or something else. She liked pitting men against each other to vie for her affection. The country has pitted itself against the rest of the world with its plan to develop nuclear weapons.
What does "pitted" mean in the Civil War?
To set someone or something in competition with or opposition to someone or something else: The civil war pitted brother against brother. The match will pit the two greatest boxers against each other. The grading system pits one student against another and discourages cooperation. See also: pit.
What does "pitted" mean in tennis?
to set someone or something in opposition to someone or something. The rules of the tournament pit their team against ours. John pitted Mary against Sally in the tennis match.
When did numbers become something to pit against objects?
With the appearance of pictorial material in Darboven's work in 1978, "numbers" became something to pit against "objects" as if in some ontological contest, just as calculation arose as a credible armature for large-scale concatenations of images. Hanne Darboven: Dia Center for the Arts. More results ►.
What does "pitted" mean in tennis?
to set someone or something in opposition to someone or something. The rules of the tournament pit their team against ours. John pitted Mary against Sally in the tennis match.
What does "pitting" mean in the world?
To set someone or something into direct conflict, opposition, or competition against someone or something else. She liked pitting men against each other to vie for her affection. The country has pitted itself against the rest of the world with its plan to develop nuclear weapons.
Words nearby pit against
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How to use pit against in a sentence
To those who agreed with him, Bush pledged that the law against same-sex marriage would remain intact.
What does "pitted" mean in tennis?
to set someone or something in opposition to someone or something. The rules of the tournament pit their team against ours. John pitted Mary against Sally in the tennis match.
What does "pitting" mean in the world?
To set someone or something into direct conflict, opposition, or competition against someone or something else. She liked pitting men against each other to vie for her affection. The country has pitted itself against the rest of the world with its plan to develop nuclear weapons.
antonyms for pit against
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How to use pit against in a sentence
Do not the widow's tears run down the cheek, and her cry against him that causeth them to fall?
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