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contrariwise

UK
/kənˈtrɑːrɪwaɪz/
US
/kənˈtrɛriˌwaɪz/

Translations

contrariwiseadverb
UK
/kənˈtrɑːrɪwaɪz/
US
/kənˈtrɛriˌwaɪz/
He thought the plan would fail, but contrariwise, it succeeded beyond expectations.
Он думал, что план провалится, но наоборот, он превзошел все ожидания.
Synonyms
on the contrary
conversely
in contrast
oppositely
rather

Definitions

contrariwiseadverb
In the opposite way or manner.
He thought the plan would succeed, but it failed contrariwise.
On the contrary; conversely.
She expected the weather to be warm, but contrariwise, it was quite chilly.
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