English / phrase
on the contrary
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Used to introduce an opposing statement or to emphasize that the opposite is true.
In context
01
She was not angry at his confession; on the contrary, she deeply admired his courage.
02
Apologizing does not demean your dignity; on the contrary, it proves your emotional maturity.
Synonyms
conversely,quite the opposite,in contrast
Antonyms
similarly,likewise,equally
Collocations
quite on the contrary,argued on the contrary,proven on the contrary