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English adjective: contrary | |||
| 1. | contrary very opposed in nature or character or purpose | ||
| Samples | Acts contrary to our code of ethics. The facts point to a contrary conclusion. | ||
| Similar | different | ||
| Antonyms | same | ||
| 2. | contrary of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false | ||
| Samples | `hot' and `cold' are contrary terms. | ||
| Similar | antonymous | ||
| Antonyms | synonymous | ||
| 3. | contrary resistant to guidance or discipline | ||
| Samples | Mary Mary quite contrary. An obstinate child with a violent temper. A perverse mood. Wayward behavior. | ||
| Synonyms | obstinate, perverse, wayward | ||
| Similar | disobedient | ||
| Antonyms | obedient | ||
| 4. | contrary in an opposing direction | ||
| Samples | Adverse currents. A contrary wind. | ||
| Synonyms | adverse | ||
| Similar | unfavorable, unfavourable | ||
| Antonyms | favorable, favourable | ||
English noun: contrary | |||
| 1. | contrary a relation of direct opposition | ||
| Samples | We thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true. | ||
| Synonyms | opposite, reverse | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | oppositeness, opposition | ||
| 2. | contrary exact opposition | ||
| Samples | Public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | oppositeness, opposition | ||
| 3. | contrary a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | logical relation | ||
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