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contrary

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒntrəri]

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Learn how to use contrary in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

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

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What is the contrary of your view on the subject?

Context: “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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce contrary

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒntrəri]

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