Contrary
Contrary noun - Something that is as different as possible from something else.
Direct opposite and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Direct opposite" instead a noun "Contrary".
Direct opposite
Contrary and direct opposite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead a noun phrase "Direct opposite".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- obverse and contrary
- obverse and direct opposite
- reverse and contrary
- reverse and direct opposite
- contradictory and contrary
- contradictory and direct opposite
- contradiction and contrary
- contradiction and direct opposite
- contra and contrary
- contra and direct opposite
- counter and contrary
- counter and direct opposite
- opposite and contrary
- opposite and direct opposite
Cite this Source
Direct opposite and Contrary. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/direct_opposite
Contrary & Direct opposite. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/direct_opposite>.
Direct opposite or Contrary. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/direct_opposite.
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