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11on\ the\ contrary — adv. phr. Exactly the opposite; rather; instead. The principal thought that the children went to the zoo; on the contrary, they went to the bakery. You don t like football, do you? On the contrary, I like it very much. Compare: to the contrary •• …
12On the Contrary — Artist Kay Sage Year 1952 Type Oil on canvas Dimensions 90.17 cm × 70.485 cm (35½ in × 27¾ in) Locat …
13to the contrary — ► to the contrary with the opposite meaning or implication. Main Entry: ↑contrary …
14on the contrary — just the opposite, esp. of something said or believed. The evidence of history, on the contrary, shows that these ancient people had a very advanced culture. Usage notes: often used to disagree with someone or something and to present new… …
15on the contrary — used for emphasizing that something is true, even though it is the opposite of something that has been said The risk of infection hasn t diminished – on the contrary, it has increased …
16affirm the contrary — index bear false witness, contradict, disown (deny the validity) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
17to the contrary — suggesting or showing that the opposite is true. Unless you have specific information to the contrary, it is obvious that she is lying …
18to the contrary — making you think that the opposite may be true Despite all evidence to the contrary, he believed his plan would succeed …
19to the contrary — idi to the opposite effect: whatever you may say to the contrary[/ex] …
20to the contrary — phrasal 1. on the contrary 2. notwithstanding …