contrary
/ˈkɒntrəri/adjective
उच्चारण कॉन्ट्ररी
विपरीत, उलटा, विरुद्ध
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as synonym
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~ to sth
completely different in nature or direction; opposite
विपरीत, उलटा, विरुद्ध
- Contrary to popular belief, the exam was not easy.
- contrary opinions
- Contrary to what we expected, the match started on time.
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- The two reports reached contrary conclusions.
- She holds a contrary opinion on the matter.
Synonyms opposite opposing conflicting contradictory incompatible
Opposite similar consistent compatible in agreement
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usually disapproving
(of a person) deliberately doing the opposite of what is expected
(व्यक्ति) उलटे स्वभाव का, हठी
- a contrary child who says no to everything
- My little cousin is so contrary that she says no even to ice cream.
- The contrary child refused to wear his coat.
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- Don't be so contrary; just try the dish.
- He is in a contrary mood today.
Synonyms perverse awkward stubborn difficult wilful
Opposite cooperative obliging amenable
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[sing.] the ~
the opposite fact, event or situation
विपरीत बात
- I thought the test would be easy, but the contrary was true.
- He expected a warm welcome, but the contrary happened: nobody even looked at him.
- Unless you hear to the contrary, the meeting is on Monday.
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- I believe the contrary of what he said.
- Despite claims to the contrary, the plan still stands.
Synonyms opposite reverse converse antithesis
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
contrary to sth
Contrary to introduces a fact or belief that is the opposite of what was said or expected.
'Contrary to' ऐसे तथ्य या विश्वास को लाता है जो कही गई या अपेक्षित बात के विपरीत हो।
- Contrary to popular belief, the tomato is a fruit.
- Contrary to the forecast, it did not rain on Sunday.
on the contrary
On the contrary strongly denies what was just said and states the opposite; it begins a new clause.
'On the contrary' अभी कही गई बात का दृढ़ता से खंडन कर उसका उलटा बताता है; यह नया clause शुरू करता है।
- 'Was the exam easy?' 'On the contrary, it was the hardest paper this year.'
to the contrary
To the contrary follows a statement and means the opposite, usually after a noun like evidence or proof.
'To the contrary' किसी कथन के बाद आता है और विपरीत का अर्थ देता है, प्रायः evidence या proof जैसे noun के बाद।
- There was no evidence to the contrary, so the court accepted his claim.
contrary (adjective) + opinion / view / direction
As an adjective before a noun, contrary means opposite in nature; used of people it means stubborn and difficult.
Noun से पहले adjective के रूप में 'contrary' का अर्थ स्वभाव में विपरीत है; व्यक्ति के लिए इसका अर्थ ज़िद्दी और अड़ियल है।
- The two leaders held contrary views on tax.
- The child is contrary and refuses every request.
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contrary + noun
opinionevidenceviewdirectionbelief
- He gave no contrary evidence in the court.
adverb + contrary
quitedirectlycompletelyentirelyflatly
- Her results were quite contrary to our expectations.
phrases with contrary
on the contraryto the contrarycontrary to beliefcontrary to expectation
- Contrary to expectation, the weaker team won.
verb + contrary
prove thesay thebelieve thesuggest theshow the
- The data suggest the contrary of what we assumed.
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- Contrary to his claim, the records show that he was absent that day.
उसके दावे के विपरीत, अभिलेख दिखाते हैं कि वह उस दिन अनुपस्थित था।
- Radhika is not lazy; on the contrary, she studies eight hours a day.
राधिका आलसी नहीं है; इसके विपरीत, वह दिन में आठ घंटे पढ़ती है।
- Unless you have proof to the contrary, the order will stand.
जब तक आपके पास इसके विपरीत प्रमाण न हो, आदेश लागू रहेगा।
- The train, contrary to our fears, reached on time.
हमारी आशंकाओं के विपरीत, ट्रेन समय पर पहुँच गई।
- They hold contrary views, but they remain good friends.
उनके विचार एक-दूसरे के विपरीत हैं, फिर भी वे अच्छे मित्र बने हुए हैं।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ Contrary with his words, he behaved rudely.
✓ Contrary to his words, he behaved rudely.
The fixed phrase is contrary to, not contrary with.
स्थिर phrase 'contrary to' है, 'contrary with' नहीं।
✗ On the contrary of what you say, I like the film.
✓ Contrary to what you say, I like the film.
On the contrary does not take of; use contrary to before a noun or clause.
'On the contrary' के बाद 'of' नहीं आता; noun या clause से पहले 'contrary to' का प्रयोग करें।
✗ He did not come; in contrary, he stayed at home.
✓ He did not come; on the contrary, he stayed at home.
The fixed phrase is on the contrary; in contrary is not English.
स्थिर phrase 'on the contrary' है; 'in contrary' अंग्रेज़ी में नहीं है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Contrary, opposite and reverse all point to the other side, but they are used differently.
Contrary, opposite और reverse तीनों दूसरी ओर का संकेत देते हैं, पर प्रयोग अलग हैं।
Opposing a belief, claim or expectation.
किसी विश्वास, दावे या अपेक्षा के विरुद्ध।
- Contrary to belief, bats are not blind.
Facing, or completely different in kind.
सामने स्थित, या प्रकार में पूरी तरह भिन्न।
- He lives on the opposite side of the road.
The other way round in order or direction.
क्रम या दिशा में उलटा।
- Read the numbers in reverse order.
¶Idioms 3
on the contrary
used to introduce a statement that says the opposite of the last one
इसके विपरीत, बल्कि
- 'You must be tired.' 'On the contrary, I feel fresh.'
to the contrary
showing or proving the opposite
इसके विपरीत (प्रमाण)
- There is no evidence to the contrary.
contrary to sth
different from something; against something
के विपरीत
- Contrary to the doctor's advice, he went to work.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
opposite opposing conflicting contradictory incompatible perverse awkward stubborn difficult wilful reverse converse antithesis
Antonyms
similar consistent compatible in agreement cooperative obliging amenable
AaSpelling
con·tra·ry
With -trary (not 'contrery').
अंत में -trary ('contrery' गलत है)।
§Grammar and usage
'on the contrary' contradicts what was said; 'on the other hand' gives another side.
'on the contrary' कही बात का खंडन करता है; 'on the other hand' दूसरा पक्ष देता है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
On the contrary (the opposite is true), to the contrary (proving the opposite), contrary to.
Idioms बहुत पूछे जाते हैं: on the contrary (उलटा सच है), to the contrary (उलटा सिद्ध करते हुए), contrary to।