Examples: we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
Examples: public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
Examples: acts contrary to our code of ethics the facts point to a contrary conclusion
Examples: `hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
Examples: Mary Mary quite contrary an obstinate child with a violent temper a perverse mood wayward behavior
Examples: adverse currents a contrary wind
contrary (English)└── contrarie (Middle English (1100-1500))
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