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I. con·tra·ry1 ['kɒntrəri] N no pl

the contrary
if I don't hear to the contrary ...
proof to the contrary
on the contrary

II. con·tra·ry1 ['kɒntrəri] ADJ

1. contrary (opposite):

contrary
contrary to my advice
contrary to [all] expectations
contrary to popular opinion

2. contrary (contradictory):

contrary
contrary

con·tra·ry2 [kən'treəri] ADJ

1. contrary:

contrary
nasuprot to +dat

2. contrary (argumentative):

contrary
contrary to popular belief