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contrary to popular belief/opinion something that you say before you make a statement that is the opposite of what most people believe. Contrary to popular belief, bottled water is not always better than tap water. See also: opinion on the contrary just the opposite, esp. of something said or believed. The evidence of history, on the contrary, shows that these ancient people had a very advanced culture. Usage notes: often used to disagree with someone or something and to present new information to the contrary suggesting or showing that the opposite is true. Unless you have specific information to the contrary, it is obvious that she is lying. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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