Meaning of the word "on the contrary" in English
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on the contrary
US /"ɑn ðə ˈkɑntreri"/
UK /"ɑn ðə ˈkɑntreri"/
Phrase
1.
used to intensify a denial of what has just been implied or stated by suggesting that the opposite is the case
Example:
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“You didn’t like the movie, did you?” “On the contrary, I loved it!”
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Some people think he’s arrogant, but on the contrary, he’s very humble.
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