contrary

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UK /ˈkɒntrəri/US /ˈkɑːntreri/

Meaning

adjective

noun

the opposite fact, event or situation

“In the end the contrary was proved true: he was innocent and she was guilty.”

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with Revolution we are determined to create the new capital of interactive entertainment now a couple of ECT specifics first contrary to much speculation I can announce today that Revolution will be

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