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by contraries

by con·trar·y
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bahy kon-trer-ee]
    • /baɪ ˈkɒn trɛr i/
    • /baɪ ˈkɒn.trə.rɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahy kon-trer-ee]
    • /baɪ ˈkɒn trɛr i/

Definition of by contraries words

  • noun by contraries contrary to what is expected 3

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Parts of speech for By contraries

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

by contraries popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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