All to the contrary synonyms
to the con·trar·y
T t preposition to the contrary
- nonetheless — however; nevertheless.
- however — nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that: We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.
- yet — at the present time; now: Don't go yet. Are they here yet?
- notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
- withal — with it all; as well; besides.
- nevertheless — nonetheless; notwithstanding; however; in spite of that: a small but nevertheless important change.
- although — You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
adv to the contrary
- au contraire — on the contrary
- contrarily — in a perverse or obstinate manner
prep to the contrary
- in spite of — a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
- after all — You use after all when introducing a statement which supports or helps explain something you have just said.
- in any case — an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something: Sailing in such a storm was a case of poor judgment.
- at any rate — You use at any rate to indicate that what you have just said might be incorrect or unclear in some way, and that you are now being more precise.
- for all that — the whole of (used in referring to quantity, extent, or duration): all the cake; all the way; all year.
- howbeit — Archaic. nevertheless.