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I mentioned my idea, although it was quite contrary to the subject.
Contray to popular belief, the poor might be happier than the rich.
contrary to what people think I do go to church regularly
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoDid you mean contrary? Contrary basically means opposing or contradictory. A common phrase people use is "contrary to popular belief" which is basically saying that many may believe something but the exact opposite is the truth.
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∙ 9y agoThe meaning of contrary is the opposite. This refers to being opposite in direction, nature or meaning which is the same as contradictory.
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∙ 11y agoIt is the opposite in nature, direction or meaning.
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Where would you use contrary to in a sentence?
Usually at the beginning, for example: Contrary to popular belief, the word contrary is used at the beginning of the sentence in which it is used.
How do you spell contery?
Contrary = "Contrary to popular belief ..."Country = "England is a country"
Can you give me a sentence with the word contrary in it?
I like potatoes. On the CONTRARY, I don't like them mashed.
How do you spell contray?
Do you mean "contrary"?
What is the contrary of much?
The opposite of 'much' is 'little'.
What is the meaning of contrary opposition?
contrary
Sentences with contrary to in?
Contrary to popular belief, teenagers can be very intelligent.
When was On the Contrary created?
On the Contrary was created in 1952.
A sentence with the word contrary?
Contrary to popular belief...
How do you spell contrary in french?
contrary is 'contraire' in French.
What is a prefix for contrary?
The prefix for contrary is "anti-".
What are the release dates for To the Contrary - 1992 The Best of 'To the Contrary' 7-38?
To the Contrary - 1992 The Best of 'To the Contrary' 7-38 was released on: USA: 11 December 1998
Does to the contrary make sense. Or is it on the contrary?
Both "to the contrary" and "on the contrary" are correct phrases that can be used to introduce contrasting information or opinions. They are generally interchangeable, with "on the contrary" being slightly more common in casual conversation.
How to you use contrary in a sentence?
You can use "contrary" to express an opposite or different view from a previous statement. For example, "Contrary to popular belief, drinking coffee can have health benefits."
Why was the wedding contrary?
Why is the Chapter entitled'' A Wedding so contrary''?
When was Contrary - comics - created?
Contrary - comics - was created in 1993.
When was Contrary Magazine created?
Contrary Magazine was created in 2003.
