Contrary to
Rather and contrary to are semantically related. in suggestion of correction topic. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead a conjunction phrase "Contrary to".
Rather
Rather adverb - By choice or preference.
Contrary to and rather are semantically related. You can use "Contrary to" instead a conjunction "Rather".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- The subversion comes because contrary to what Onimi thinks, rather than making him sympathetic, this rant just makes him come off as very, very insane.
Source: Put Them All Out of My Misery -
Thankfully (and contrary to popular belief) game developers would rather they be fun.
Source: Notice This -
Contrary to popular opinion, the transported object is indeed the original, but the reintegration process can be rather dangerous.
Source: Franchise / Star Trek
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