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contrary

Aussprache: [ˈkɒntrəri]

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So verwendest du contrary in einem Satz: 3 Bedeutungen und 9 Beispiele mit Audio.

Kontext: „opposites“

(adjective) something that is very different or opposite from something else. If you have two ideas or feelings that do not match, you can say they are contrary to each other.

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Her opinion is contrary to the popular belief that summer is the best season.

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The weather today is not contrary to what the forecast predicted; it is just as they said.

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Can you think of an example where two things are contrary?

Kontext: „opposites“

(noun) the opposite of something or someone. If you find two different ideas, the one that goes against the other can be called the contrary.

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In a debate, it's important to understand the contrary to make your argument stronger.

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He ignored the contrary, believing only his own perspective.

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What is the contrary of your view on the subject?

Kontext: „situations“

(noun) a situation that goes against what is expected or usual. This means that things are happening in a way that differs from what most people thought would happen.

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The results were a contrary to what the scientists had predicted.

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There was no contrary in the experiment; everything went as planned.

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What would you do if the contrary to your expectations occurs?

Wie man contrary ausspricht

Aussprache: [ˈkɒntrəri]

Höre zu und wiederhole so oft du willst.

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