FOR' (4 letters) The crossword solutions FOR the term 'Word Before and After 'AGAINST'' are 'HOPE' and 'FOR'. HOPE is a feeling of expectation and desire FOR a certain thing to happen. It is often used in the phrase 'HOPE AGAINST HOPE', which means to have a strong desire FOR something even though it may be unlikely to happen. FOR is a preposition that is used to indicate a relationship between two things, such as a cause and effect or a purpose and result. It is often used in the phrase 'FOR all intents and purposes', which means FOR all practical purposes.