contrarily

Definition of Contrarily in English :

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Adverb

1. contrarily, contrariwise, perversely

in a contrary disobedient manner

2. contrarily, contrariwise, on the contrary, to the contrary

contrary to expectations

Example Sentences:
'he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Contrarily

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adverb

1. (kənˈtrɛərɪlɪ)

in a perverse or obstinate manner

2. (ˈkɒntrərɪlɪ)

on the other hand; from the opposite point of view

3. (ˈkɒntrərɪlɪ)

in an opposite, adverse, or unexpected way

Contrarily

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adj.

1. Opposed, as in character or purpose: contrary opinions; acts that are contrary to our code of ethics.

2. Opposite in direction or position: Our boat took a course contrary to theirs. See Synonyms at opposite.

3. Music Moving in the opposite direction at a fixed interval: playing scales in contrary motion.

4. Adverse; unfavorable: a contrary wind.

5. (also kən-trârē) Given to recalcitrant behavior; willful or perverse.

n. pl. con·trar·ies

1. Something that is opposite or contrary.

2. Either of two opposing or contrary things: "Truth is perhaps ... a dynamic compound of opposites, savage contraries for a moment conjoined" (A. Bartlett Giamatti).

3. Logic A proposition related to another in such a way that if the latter is true, the former must be false, but if the latter is false, the former is not necessarily true.

adv.

In an opposite direction or manner; counter: The judge ruled contrary to all precedent in the case.

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