contrary to — opposite to or different from; in opposition to
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: opposite to or different from; in opposition to
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːntreri tuː/
Example Sentences
- Contrary to his serious appearance, he tells dad jokes all day.
- Contrary to weather forecasts, it's sunny today.
- Contrary to my diet plan, I ate three donuts for breakfast.
contrary to
PREPOSITION[/ˈkɑːntreri tuː/]
opposite to or different from; in opposition to
💡 Concept
opposite to or different from; in opposition to
🎵 Rhyme
Contrary to ordinary, her art proves necessary!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːntreri tuː/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒntrəri tuː/
🌳Etymology
Rootcontra
Suffix--ary
🎵Rhyme
ordinarynecessarytemporary
ordinary
necessary
temporary
🔗Collocations
contrary to expectations
contrary to popular belief
contrary to what
contrary to nature
contrary to instructions
contrary to regulations
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Contrary to his serious appearance, he tells dad jokes all day.”
“Contrary to weather forecasts, it's sunny today.”
😄 Fun example
“Contrary to my diet plan, I ate three donuts for breakfast.”
😄 Fun example
“Contrary to company policy, he wore flip-flops to the meeting.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
opposite tounlikeagainstin opposition to
Antonyms
according toin line withconsistent with
Related
despitealthoughhowevernevertheless
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