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the contrary — UK [ˈkɒntrəri] US [ˈkɑnˌtreri] noun ★ the opposite Evidence suggests that the contrary is true. quite the contrary: I don’t disagree – quite the contrary – I think you’re absolutely right. Thesaurus … Useful english dictionary
the contrary */ — UK [ˈkɒntrərɪ] / US [ˈkɑnˌtrerɪ] noun the opposite Evidence suggests that the contrary is true. quite the contrary: I don t disagree – quite the contrary – I think you re absolutely right. • on the contrary to the contrary … English dictionary
to the contrary — adverb contrary to expectations (Freq. 3) he didn t stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends • Syn: ↑contrarily, ↑contrariwise, ↑on the contrary • Derived from adjective: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
(to) the contrary — to the ˈcontrary idiom showing or proving the opposite • Show me some evidence to the contrary (= proving that sth is not true). • I will expect to see you on Sunday unless I hear anything to the contrary (= that you are not coming). Main ent … Useful english dictionary
to the contrary — making you think that the opposite may be true Despite all evidence to the contrary, he believed his plan would succeed … English dictionary
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contrary — 1. The position of the main stress has fluctuated over the centuries, and the OED notes that poets from Chaucer to Spenser and Shakespeare placed it on both the first and the second syllable according to need. In current English, the stress is… … Modern English usage
on the contrary — just the opposite, esp. of something said or believed. The evidence of history, on the contrary, shows that these ancient people had a very advanced culture. Usage notes: often used to disagree with someone or something and to present new… … New idioms dictionary
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