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单词 contrariwise
释义

contrariwise

adverb

con·​trari·​wise ˈkän-ˌtrer-ē-ˌwīz How to pronounce contrariwise (audio) kən-ˈtrer- How to pronounce contrariwise (audio)
1
: on the contrary
2
: vice versa
3
: in a contrary manner

Synonyms

  • again
  • contrarily
  • conversely
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Example Sentences

the rock singer is hardly a carouser; contrariwise, he totally abstains from alcohol

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

contrariwise

adverb

as in conversely
just the opposite being true the rock singer is hardly a carouser; contrariwise, he totally abstains from alcohol

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • conversely
  • contrarily
  • again
  • to the contrary
  • if anything
  • on the contrary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nay
  • even
  • indeed
  • verily
  • truly
  • true
  • yea
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