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English adverb: contrariwise

1. contrariwise in a contrary disobedient manner


Synonymscontrarily, perversely

2. contrariwise with the order reversed


SamplesShe hates him and vice versa.


Synonymsthe other way around, vice versa

3. contrariwise contrary to expectations


SamplesHe didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends.


Synonymscontrarily, on the contrary, to the contrary









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