on+the+contrary
11to\ the\ contrary — adv or adj. phr. With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary. We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the contrary.… …
12quite the contrary — see ↑contrary, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑quite * * * ˌquite the ˈcontrary idiom used to emphasize that the opposite of what has been said is true • I don t find him funny at all. Quite the contrary. Mai …
13on the contrary — {adv. phr.} Exactly the opposite; rather; instead. * /The principal thought that the children went to the zoo; on the contrary, they went to the bakery./ * / You don t like football, do you? On the contrary, I like it very much. / Compare: TO THE …
14on the contrary — {adv. phr.} Exactly the opposite; rather; instead. * /The principal thought that the children went to the zoo; on the contrary, they went to the bakery./ * / You don t like football, do you? On the contrary, I like it very much. / Compare: TO THE …
15on\ the\ contrary — adv. phr. Exactly the opposite; rather; instead. The principal thought that the children went to the zoo; on the contrary, they went to the bakery. You don t like football, do you? On the contrary, I like it very much. Compare: to the contrary •• …
16(to) the contrary — to the ˈcontrary idiom showing or proving the opposite • Show me some evidence to the contrary (= proving that sth is not true). • I will expect to see you on Sunday unless I hear anything to the contrary (= that you are not coming). Main ent …
17On the Contrary — Artist Kay Sage Year 1952 Type Oil on canvas Dimensions 90.17 cm × 70.485 cm (35½ in × 27¾ in) Locat …
18to the contrary — ► to the contrary with the opposite meaning or implication. Main Entry: ↑contrary …
19on the contrary — just the opposite, esp. of something said or believed. The evidence of history, on the contrary, shows that these ancient people had a very advanced culture. Usage notes: often used to disagree with someone or something and to present new… …
20on the contrary — used for emphasizing that something is true, even though it is the opposite of something that has been said The risk of infection hasn t diminished – on the contrary, it has increased …
