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1 on the contrary
(the very opposite (is true): `Are you busy?' `No, on the contrary, I'm not doing anything at the moment.') tværtimod* * *(the very opposite (is true): `Are you busy?' `No, on the contrary, I'm not doing anything at the moment.') tværtimod -
2 on the contrary
tværtimod -
3 contrary
I 1. ['kontrəri] adjective((often with to) opposite (to) or in disagreement (with): That decision was contrary to my wishes; Contrary to popular belief he is an able politician.) stik imod; i modsætning til2. noun((with the) the opposite.) det modsatteII [kən'treəri] adjective(obstinate; unreasonable.) vrangvillig; modvillig; tvær* * *I 1. ['kontrəri] adjective((often with to) opposite (to) or in disagreement (with): That decision was contrary to my wishes; Contrary to popular belief he is an able politician.) stik imod; i modsætning til2. noun((with the) the opposite.) det modsatteII [kən'treəri] adjective(obstinate; unreasonable.) vrangvillig; modvillig; tvær -
4 converse
I [kən'və:s] verb(to talk: It is difficult to converse with people who do not speak your language.) samtale; tale sammen; konversereII ['konvə:s] noun(the opposite; the contrary.) det omvendte; det modsatte* * *I [kən'və:s] verb(to talk: It is difficult to converse with people who do not speak your language.) samtale; tale sammen; konversereII ['konvə:s] noun(the opposite; the contrary.) det omvendte; det modsatte -
5 expectation
[ekspek-]1) (the state of expecting: In expectation of a wage increase, he bought a washing-machine.) forventning; forhåbning2) (what is expected: He failed his exam, contrary to expectation(s); Did the concert come up to your expectations?) forventning* * *[ekspek-]1) (the state of expecting: In expectation of a wage increase, he bought a washing-machine.) forventning; forhåbning2) (what is expected: He failed his exam, contrary to expectation(s); Did the concert come up to your expectations?) forventning -
6 irregular
[i'reɡjulə]1) (not happening etc regularly: His attendance at classes was irregular.) uregelmæssig2) (not formed smoothly or evenly: irregular handwriting.) ujævn3) (contrary to rules.) ureglementeret4) ((in grammar) not formed etc in the normal way: irregular verbs.) uregelmæssig•- irregularity* * *[i'reɡjulə]1) (not happening etc regularly: His attendance at classes was irregular.) uregelmæssig2) (not formed smoothly or evenly: irregular handwriting.) ujævn3) (contrary to rules.) ureglementeret4) ((in grammar) not formed etc in the normal way: irregular verbs.) uregelmæssig•- irregularity
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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
the contrary — the opposite. → contrary … English new terms dictionary
assertion of the contrary — index contradiction Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
convince to the contrary — index discourage, dissuade, expostulate Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
prove to the contrary — index disprove Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
On the contrary — Contrary Con tra*ry, n.; pl. {Contraries}. 1. A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities. [1913 Webster] No contraries hold more antipathy Than I and such a knave. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. An opponent; an enemy. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To the contrary — Contrary Con tra*ry, n.; pl. {Contraries}. 1. A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities. [1913 Webster] No contraries hold more antipathy Than I and such a knave. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. An opponent; an enemy. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
conclusion to the contrary — The formal closing of a plea, tendering an issue of fact for the jury to decide … Ballentine's law dictionary
on the contrary — adverb contrary to expectations (Freq. 10) he didn t stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends • Syn: ↑contrarily, ↑to the contrary, ↑contrariwise • Derived from adjective: ↑contrary ( … Useful 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