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CONTRARIWISE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Contrary to expectations

Example:

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

Synonyms:

contrarily; contrariwise; on the contrary; to the contrary

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Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

With the order reversed

Example:

she hates him and vice versa

Synonyms:

contrariwise; the other way around; vice versa

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Adverbs

Sense 3

Meaning:

In a contrary disobedient manner

Synonyms:

contrarily; contrariwise; perversely

Classified under:

Adverbs

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