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Definition the contrary in American English

the contrary noun

noun
/ˈkɑnˌtreri/
1

the opposite

Example

Evidence suggests that the contrary is true.

Example

I don't disagree - quite the contrary - I think you're absolutely right.

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Definition the contrary in American English