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Contrary

/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/

The opposite.

📖 Definitions of "Contrary"

noun
  1. 1

    The opposite.

  2. 2

    One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true, , though they may both be false.

verb
  1. 1

    To oppose; to frustrate.

  2. 2

    To impugn.

  3. 3

    To contradict (someone or something).

  4. 4

    To do the opposite of (someone or something).

adjective
  1. 1

    Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

    "contrary winds"

  2. 2

    Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.

    "What may be "politically correct" could be contrary to the teachings of Jesus."

  3. 3

    Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.

    "a contrary disposition; a contrary child"

adverb
  1. 1

    Contrarily

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