contrary
3con·trary
adv\same as 2\\ˈkän-ˌtrer-ē, -ˌtre-rē, 4 often kən-ˈtrer-ē\
Definition of CONTRARY
Origin of CONTRARY
(see 1contrary)
First Known Use: 15th century
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