Contrariwise Definition & Meaning
contrariwise
- adverb
- in a contrary disobedient manner
- with the order reversed; "she hates him and vice versa"
- contrary to expectations; "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"
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- What does contrariwise mean?
- in a contrary disobedient manner with the order reversed; "she hates him and vice versa" contrary to expectations; "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"
- What part of speech is contrariwise?
- Contrariwise is an adverb.
- How many definitions does contrariwise have?
- Contrariwise has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).