Dictionary Entry
contrary
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)The opposite.
In a Sentence
“Writers often choose contrary when discussing complex ideas.”
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