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Vocabulary Entry
contrary
|adjective • noun • adverb
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A
adjective
Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
Example Sentences
"Their opinions are contrary to mine."
"She took a contrary approach to solving the problem."
"He often makes contrary decisions to what is popular."
N
noun
A fact or condition that is opposite to another; something that is contrary.
Example Sentences
"The contrary of good is bad."
"In many cases, the contrary will be more beneficial."
"He argued against the contrary presented by his opponents."
A
adverb
In a way that is opposite, or contrary.
Example Sentences
"She acted contrary to his advice."
"The results were contrary to expectations."
"He chose a path that was contrary to everyone else's."