Definition of Contrary
Contrary
con·trary
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
opposite in meaning, nature, etc.;
e.g. The interview that addressed all the rumors proved that the contrary is true.
(verb)
opposite or opposing;
e.g. He ignored his lawyer's contrary advice, and agreed to take the deal.
(noun)
(of statements or facts) opposed to one another;
e.g. There are contrary opinions about the new project.
(adjective)
inclined to disagree or do the opposite of what is expected;
e.g. She is careless and contrary where her work is concerned.
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on the other hand
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