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contrariwise

adverb

contrary to expectations

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Word length
12
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
17
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. with the order reversed

    “she hates him and vice versa”

adverb

  1. in a contrary disobedient manner

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Example Sentences

he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends
she hates him and vice versa

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