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contrariwise
adverb
Contrary to expectations
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adverb
Contrary to expectations
“He didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends”
adverb
With the order reversed
“She hates him and vice versa”
adverb
In a contrary disobedient manner
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He didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends
She hates him and vice versa
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