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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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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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