On the contrary
On the contrary adverb - Contrary to expectations.
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Synonyms for On the contrary
Or only and on the contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Or only" instead a conjunction phrase "On the contrary".
Or only
On the contrary and or only are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "On the contrary" instead a conjunction phrase "Or only".
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Related pairs
- in reverse and on the contrary
- in reverse and or only
- conversely and on the contrary
- conversely and or only
- oppositely and on the contrary
- oppositely and or only
- on the other hand and on the contrary
- on the other hand and or only
- instead of and on the contrary
- instead of and or only
- or and on the contrary
- or and or only
- or rather and on the contrary
- or rather and or only
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