- CONTRARY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
contrary, perverse, restive, balky, wayward mean inclined to resist authority or control contrary implies a temperamental unwillingness to accept orders or advice
- CONTRARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
CONTRARY definition: 1 the opposite: 2 used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated… Learn more
- Contrary - definition of contrary by The Free Dictionary
In an opposite direction or manner; counter: The judge ruled contrary to all precedent in the case
- Contrary - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
Use contrary when two things are exactly opposite or entirely different If something is contrary to something else, it is opposed to or against it
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Definition of contrary1 adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
- contrary - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
contrary (comparative more contrary, superlative most contrary) Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse quotations
- Contrary Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
CONTRARY meaning: 1 : used to state that the opposite of what was said before is true; 2 : an opposite or different fact, event, or situation
- contrary - WordReference. com Dictionary of English
Contrary, adverse both describe something that opposes Contrary conveys an idea of something impersonal and objective whose opposition happens to be unfavorable: contrary winds
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