English / word
contrary
adjective B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
opposite to what was said, expected, or believed
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
In context
01
I am not angry; on the contrary, I am happy.
02
The data shows a contrary result.
Synonyms
opposite,different,reverse
Antonyms
similar,same,consistent
Collocations
contrary to expectations,contrary opinion,contrary evidence