contrary to – Ideal Dictionary

Contrary to (বিপরীত, বিরোধী, বিপরীতমুখী) is a phrase that signifies opposition or contrast to something. It is often used to indicate that one thing is in direct conflict with another.

Part of Speech & Pronunciation

Part of Speech: Preposition
Pronunciation: *kənˈtrɛri tuː*

Definition of Contrary To

Contrary to refers to a situation or condition that is opposite or in disagreement with something else. It is commonly used to express a contrast between two ideas, facts, or situations.

Synonyms

1. Opposed to [বিরোধী] – opposed meaning in bengali
2. In contrast to [বিপরীতে] – in contrast to meaning in bengali
3. Against [বিরুদ্ধ] – against meaning in bengali
4. Unlike [অন্যরকম] – unlike meaning in bengali

Antonyms

1. Similar to [সদৃশ]
2. Alike [একরকম]
3. Corresponding to [মিলিত]
4. Compatible with [সঙ্গতিপূর্ণ]

Origin of Contrary To

The term “contrary” originates from the Latin word “contrarius,” meaning “opposite.” It has evolved through Middle English to its current form.

Nearby Words

1. Contrast (noun)
2. Contradict (verb)
3. Contravene (verb)
4. Contraption (noun)

Contrary To in Literature Quotes

“Contrary to popular belief, the Earth is not flat.” – Unknown
(জনপ্রিয় বিশ্বাসের বিপরীতে, পৃথিবী সমতল নয়।)
“Contrary to expectations, she succeeded.” – Unknown
(আশার বিপরীতে, সে সফল হয়েছে।)

Contrary to Meaning in Different Languages

Bengali: বিপরীত
Hindi: विपरीत
Nepali: विपरीत
Urdu: متضاد
Tamil: எதிர்
Telugu: వ్యతిరేకంగా
Arabic: على العكس
Chinese: 相反
Japanese: 反対
Russian: противоположный

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