contrary
/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/
contrary
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Definition
Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
Etymology
From Middle English contrarie, compare French contraire, from Old French contraire, from Latin contrārius (“opposite, opposed, contrary”), from contrā (“against”).
Example Sentences
- "contrary winds"
- "And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me[…]"
- "We have lost our labour; they are gone a contrary way."
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