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contrary

/kˈɒntɹəɹi/
CEFR B2IELTS 6.0+adjectiveDifficulty 3/5
Definition

An adjective connected with contrary.

In simple English

A formal adjective connected with contrary.

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The word “contrary” commonly appears in formal academic descriptions.

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