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contrarily

con·trar·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-trer-ee; for 5 also kuh n-trair-ee]
    • /ˈkɒn trɛr i; for 5 also kənˈtrɛər i/
    • /ˈkɒn.trə.rə.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-trer-ee; for 5 also kuh n-trair-ee]
    • /ˈkɒn trɛr i; for 5 also kənˈtrɛər i/

Definitions of contrarily word

  • adverb contrarily in a perverse or obstinate manner 3
  • adverb contrarily on the other hand; from the opposite point of view 3
  • adverb contrarily in an opposite, adverse, or unexpected way 3
  • adjective contrarily opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed: contrary to fact; contrary propositions. 1
  • adjective contrarily opposite in direction or position: departures in contrary directions. 1
  • adjective contrarily being the opposite one of two: I will make the contrary choice. 1

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Origin of contrarily

First appearance:

before 1200
One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English contrarie < Anglo-French < Latin contrārius. See contra1, -ary

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Parts of speech for Contrarily

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

contrarily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

contrarily usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for contrarily

adv contrarily

  • opposite — situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.
  • against — If one thing is leaning or pressing against another, it is touching it.
  • versus — against (used especially to indicate an action brought by one party against another in a court of law, or to denote competing teams or players in a sports contest): Smith versus Jones; Army versus Navy.
  • contrariwise — from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand
  • conversely — You say conversely to indicate that the situation you are about to describe is the opposite or reverse of the one you have just described.

adverb contrarily

  • disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.
  • rebelliously — defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
  • stubbornly — unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
  • willfully — deliberate, voluntary, or intentional: The coroner ruled the death willful murder.
  • defiantly — characterized by defiance; boldly resistant or challenging: a defiant attitude.

Antonyms for contrarily

adv contrarily

  • same — identical with what is about to be or has just been mentioned: This street is the same one we were on yesterday.
  • similarly — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
  • together — into or in one gathering, company, mass, place, or body: to call the people together.
  • agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
  • positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.

adverb contrarily

  • cooperatively — working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit.

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