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contrariwise - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'contrariwise' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Contrariwise [ adv.]
- On the contrary; oppositely; on the other hand.
- In a contrary order; conversely.

Meaning of 'contrariwise' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . contrariwise [ r]
Meaning (1):
- contrary to expectations
Example in sentence:
  • he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends
Meaning (2):
- with the order reversed
Example in sentence:
  • she hates him and vice versa