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CONTRARILY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does contrarily mean?
• CONTRARILY (adverb)
The adverb CONTRARILY has 2 senses:
1. in a contrary disobedient manner
2. contrary to expectations
Familiarity information: CONTRARILY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a contrary disobedient manner
Synonyms:
contrarily; contrariwise; perversely
Pertainym:
contrary (resistant to guidance or discipline)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Contrary to expectations
Synonyms:
contrarily; contrariwise; on the contrary; to the contrary
Context example:
he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends
Pertainym:
contrary (very opposed in nature or character or purpose)
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