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contrarily

adverb

Contrary to expectations

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Word length
10
Starts with
C
Ends with
Y
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
C1

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adverb

  1. Contrary to expectations

    “He didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends”

adverb

  1. In a contrary disobedient manner

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He didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends

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