adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions.

Adverb

1. 1
   contrary to expectations wordnet
2. 2
   in a contrary disobedient manner wordnet

Synonyms

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afoulagainstagainst the grainaliasantitheticallyarsy varsy

Antonyms

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identicallysimilarlylikewisefurther

Etymology

From contrary + -ly.