Dictionary Check: contrary
"contrary" is a valid word!
Scrabble
13
points
Words with Friends
14
points
Definition
adjective
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Example:
"acts contrary to our code of ethics"
adjective
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
Example:
"‘hot’ and ‘cold’ are contrary terms"
adjective
resistant to guidance or discipline
Example:
"Mary, Mary, quite contrary"
adjective
in an opposing direction
Example:
"adverse currents"
noun
a relation of direct opposition
Example:
"we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
noun
exact opposition
Example:
"public opinion to the contrary — that he is not guilty"
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