contrariwise

adverb

ˈkän-ˌtrer-ē-ˌwīz How to pronounce contrariwise (audio)
Definition of contrariwisenext
as in conversely
just the opposite being true the rock singer is hardly a carouser; contrariwise, he totally abstains from alcohol

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  1. conversely
  2. again
Adverb
  • And conversely, industrial businesses moved into working-class neighborhoods because the land was cheaper and the zoning sometimes iffy.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Antetokounmpo, conversely, scored 51 in 70 clutch minutes this past season (similar to his stats every year in this category).
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of conversely
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  • Christian is worried about Aaron’s gray jersey sportswear look because the fit will need to be perfect, and then, uh-oh, Aaron sews the bodysuit incorrectly and needs to start again.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • That figure again held true across parties, with 64% of Democrats, 69% of Republicans and 63% of Independents sharing the sentiment.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of again
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