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
opposite to or different from; in opposition to
Contrary to ordinary, her art proves necessary!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'contrarius', meaning 'situated opposite' or 'opposed'. The word entered English through Middle French, where it retained its sense of opposition or opposition in direction.
Breakdown
contra- (against, opposite) + -arius (relating to, characterized by).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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 company policy, he wore flip-flops to the meeting.”
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