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The correct spelling is contrary.
How to pronounce contrary
/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/
nounIPA: /ˈkɒntɹəɹi/
Say it like: Con-tra-ree
The correct spelling is contrary. The opposite. For example: "contrary winds"
Usage Examples
“contrary winds”
“What may be "politically correct" could be contrary to the teachings of Jesus.”
“a contrary disposition; a contrary child”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The opposite.
- 2.One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true, , though they may both be false.
verb
- 1.To oppose; to frustrate.
- 2.To impugn.
- 3.To contradict (someone or something).
- 4.To do the opposite of (someone or something).
- 5.To act inconsistently or perversely; to act in opposition to.
adjective
- 1.Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
- 2.Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.
- 3.Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.
adverb
- 1.Contrarily
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