Contrary and Pat

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Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

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Pat and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pat" instead an adjective "Contrary".

Pat adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Usage example: on the issue of raising taxes the governor stands pat

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Contrary and pat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Pat".

Nearby Words: pater, pate, patty

little contrary

little pat

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Pat and Contrary. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/pat

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