contrarily
contrarily · more contrarily · most contrarily
dagegen
contrariamente
au contraire, contrairement (à)
przeciwnie
contrariamente
In a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directionsIn a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions.
Translations
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By meaning 1
in a contrary manner:
Meaning
1 sensesIn a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions.
dagegen
More definitions
- in a contrary disobedient manner
- contrary to expectations
Forms
more contrarily, most contrarily| Comparative | more contrarily Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most contrarily |
regular
Synonyms
11 synonymsClose in meaning
- in a contrary disobedient manner:perverselycontrariwise
- contrary to expectations:to the contrarycontrariwiseon the contrary
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedcontrary
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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