↔️contrary

adjective
/ˈkɒn.trəri/

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example Sentences

Her views are contrary to mine.

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

Example Expressions

on the contrary

Synonyms

opposite, conflicting, opposed, inconsistent, opposing, reverse, different
Entry 1
opposite, conflicting, opposed, inconsistent
Entry 2
opposite, opposing, reverse, different

Antonyms

similar, agreeing, consistent, same, agreeable
Entry 1
similar, agreeing, consistent
Entry 2
similar, same, agreeable, consistent

Collocations

contrary opinion, contrary evidence, contrary result, contrary to, contrary to expectations
Entry 1
contrary opinion, contrary evidence, contrary result, contrary to
Entry 2
contrary to expectations, contrary opinion, contrary evidence

Related Vocabularies

Too extreme to bear; intolerable.
Spreading widely throughout an area or group; prevalent everywhere.
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
close to a particular place or person
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
tending to move toward a common point or result

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