Words with a similar base: contrary

'contrary'
[reverse.n.01] as in: a relation of direct opposition


Examples:
we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true



'contrary'
[contrary.n.02] as in: exact opposition


Examples:
public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty


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'contrary'
[contrary.n.03] as in: a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false


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'contrary'
[contrary.s.01] as in: very opposed in nature or character or purpose


Examples:
acts contrary to our code of ethics
the facts point to a contrary conclusion


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'contrary'
[contrary.s.02] as in: of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false


Examples:
`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms


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'contrary'
[contrary.s.03] as in: resistant to guidance or discipline


Examples:
Mary Mary quite contrary
an obstinate child with a violent temper
a perverse mood
wayward behavior



'contrary'
[adverse.s.02] as in: in an opposing direction


Examples:
adverse currents
a contrary wind


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contrary (English)
└── contrarie (Middle English (1100-1500))


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