Adversative and Contrary

Adversative

Adversative adjective - Expressing antithesis or opposition.
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Contrary and adversative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Adversative".

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

Adversative and contrary are semantically related. You can use "Adversative" instead an adjective "Contrary".

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