in the way of vs over against

in the way of

prep
  • Similar to; as an instance of; as a kind of. 

  • In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve. 

  • In relation to; in connection with; with respect to. 

over against

prep
  • In comparison to. 

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