On the contrary: Definition with On the contrary Pictures and Photos

Definition of On the contrary

1. Adverb. Contrary to expectations. "He didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"

Exact synonyms: Contrarily, Contrariwise, To The Contrary
Partainyms: Contrary

Lexicographical Neighbors of On The Contrary

on one's guard(p)
on one's own(p)
on one hand
on paper
on purpose
on request
on tap(p)
on that
on that point
on their own(p)

on the alert(p)
on the average
on the books
on the button
on the coattails
on the contrary (current term)
on the dot
on the face of it
on the far side
on the fence(p)

on the fly
on the go(p)
on the hook(p)
on the job(p)
on the loose(p)
on the nose
on the offensive(p)
on the one hand
on the other hand
on the Q.T.

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