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CONTRARIWISE
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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
Classified under:
Sense 2
Meaning:
With the order reversed
Example:
she hates him and vice versa
Synonyms:
contrariwise; the other way around; vice versa
Classified under:
Sense 3
Meaning:
In a contrary disobedient manner
Synonyms:
contrarily; contrariwise; perversely
Classified under:
Adverbs
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