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contrarily

UK
/ˈkɒntrəˌrɛəri/
US
/ˈkɑntrɛrɪli/

Translations

contrarilyadverb
UK
/ˈkɒntrəˌrɛəri/
US
/ˈkɑntrɛrɪli/
à l'inverse
She contrarily decided to stay home instead of going to the party everyone was attending.
À l'inverse, elle a décidé de rester à la maison au lieu d'aller à la fête où tout le monde se rendait.
au contraireEmployé pour introduire une opposition ou une contradiction par rapport à ce qui précède.
The forecast predicted rain; contrarily, the sun shone all afternoon.
Les prévisions annonçaient de la pluie ; au contraire, le soleil a brillé tout l'après-midi.
Synonyms
on the contrary
in contrast
oppositely
adversely
contradictorily

Definitions

contrarilyadverb
In a manner opposite to what is expected or desired.
She contrarily decided to stay home instead of going to the party everyone was attending.
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes the preceding one; on the contrary.
The forecast predicted rain; contrarily, the sun shone all afternoon.
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