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Definitions from the WebContraryPart of Speech: adjective, noun Sense 1: opposed in nature, direction, or meaning Example sentence: The student's opinion was contrary to the professor's theory. Sense 2: perversely inclined to disagree or do the opposite of what is expected or desired Example sentence: Joe is always contrary and argues with everyone just for the sake of it. Sense 3: contradictory or unfavorable Example sentence: The contrary wind made it difficult for the sailors to navigate the ship. Sense 4: unfavorable or adverse Example sentence: Her actions had a contrary effect on the situation, leading to more chaos. Part of Speech: adverb Sense 1: in opposition to what is expected or desired Example sentence: She smiled, but her words were to the contrary. Part of Speech: noun Sense 1: the opposite Example sentence: I expected him to be generous, but he did exactly the contrary. Related Products: | ||||
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