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contrary ()

/ˈkɑːn.tre.ri/
/ˈkɒn.trə.ri/

opposing; opposite

It isn’t warm outside at all. On the contrary, it is quite cold.
Her opinion was contrary to the majority, sparking a lively debate among the group.
The weather forecast predicted rain; contrary to expectations, the day turned out to be sunny.
Despite the contrary evidence, he remained firm in his belief that the project would succeed.
The new policy is contrary to the established procedures that have been in place for years.


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