contrary
/ˈkɒntrəri/
con · tra · ry
/ˈkɒn · trə · ri/
English Definition
adj. opposite in nature or meaning
Significado en Español
contrario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trái ngược
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “contrary”:
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A
alike
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B
identical
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C
opposite
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D
similar
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C — opposite.
“contrary” means adj. opposite in nature or meaning
Common questions about “contrary”
What does “contrary” mean?
contrary — adj. opposite in nature or meaning. In Chinese: 相反的.
How do you pronounce “contrary”?
contrary is pronounced /ˈkɒntrəri/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · tra · ry.
Is “contrary” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. contrary appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
