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to the contrary

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial to the contrary has 1 sense
  1. contrarily, to the contrary, contrariwise, on the contrary - contrary to expectations; "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"

Definitions from the Web

Term: to the contrary

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense 1:

Description: Used to introduce a statement or fact that is opposite or contradicts what has been said or believed.

Sample Sentence:

"He claimed he wasn't hungry, but his rumbling stomach indicated to the contrary."

Sense 2:

Description: Used to indicate a contrasting opinion, view, or belief.

Sample Sentence:

"While most people enjoyed the movie, Sarah felt quite to the contrary, finding it boring and uninteresting."

Sense 3:

Description: Used when presenting evidence or details that contradict previous information or assumptions.

Sample Sentence:

"The witness's testimony served as to the contrary, proving the defendant's innocence."

Sense 4 (Local):

Description: Used in informal speech to express disagreement or offer an alternative viewpoint.

Sample Sentence:

"A: Let's go out for sushi tonight.
B: To the contrary, I'm in the mood for pizza."

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