LEARNit Dictionary
contrary
adjective
/ˈkɒntrəri/
UK
/ˈkɑːntreri/
US
C1+
1
C1+
different from something; against something
مخالف, ضد, برخلاف, متضاد
2
C1+
completely different in nature or direction
متضاد, برعکس
contrary advice/opinions/arguments
The contrary view is that prison provides an excellent education—in crime.
synonym
opposite
noun
/ˈkɒntrəri/
UK
/ˈkɑːntreri/
US
C1+
1
the opposite fact, event or situation
متضاد, ضد, برعکس, نقیض
adjective
/kənˈtreəri/
UK
/kənˈtreri/
US
1
behaving badly; choosing to do or say the opposite of what is expected
لجوج, سرکش