DICTOMETER

CONTRARY

1. Synonyms:
   • Reverse
   • Contrary
   • Opposite
   Definitions:
   • a relation of direct opposition
   Examples:
   • We thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Contrary
   Definitions:
   • exact opposition
   Examples:
   • Public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Contrary
   Definitions:
   • a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Contrary
   Definitions:
   • very opposed in nature or character or purpose
   Examples:
   • Acts contrary to our code of ethics
   • The facts point to a contrary conclusion
   Antonyms:
   • Same
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Contrary
   Definitions:
   • of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
   Examples:
   • `hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
   Antonyms:
   • Synonymous
   
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Contrary
   • Obstinate
   • Perverse
   • Wayward
   Definitions:
   • resistant to guidance or discipline
   Examples:
   • Mary Mary quite contrary
   • An obstinate child with a violent temper
   • A perverse mood
   • Wayward behavior
   Antonyms:
   • Obedient
   
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Adverse
   • Contrary
   Definitions:
   • in an opposing direction
   Examples:
   • Adverse currents
   • A contrary wind
   Antonyms:
   • Favorable
   • Favourable