Looking for the meaning of the word CONTRARY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CONTRARY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Contrary
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French contrarie, from Latin contrarius, from contra ‘against’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒntrəri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
Short Definition:opposite in nature etc.
Examples:- he ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal
Definition:
perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired
Short Definition:perverse
Examples:- she is sulky and contrary where her work is concerned
Word: Contrary
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒntrəri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the opposite
Short Definition:the opposite
Examples:- an Act applies only to the United Kingdom unless the contrary is expressed
Definition:
a contrary proposition.
Short Definition:a contrary proposition
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