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Meaning of CONTRARILY

Pronunciation:  'kântrureelee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  contrary to expectations; "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"
  2. [adv]  in a contrary disobedient manner
 
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 Synonyms: contrariwise, on the contrary, perversely, to the contrary
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Con"tra*ri*ly\ (? or ?), adv.
In a contrary manner; in opposition; on the other side; in
opposite ways.
 
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