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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

See also: contrary

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Has it not, on the contrary, invariably been found that momentary passions, and immediate interest, have a more active and imperious control over human conduct than general or remote considerations of policy, utility or justice? Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context On the contrary, she was one half of a very happy marriage, and, in a sense, her sufferings at the moment were merely theoretical, if one may so describe the sufferings caused by a theory. The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context In the former case, it is well known that the entertainer provides what fare he pleases; and though this should be very indifferent, and utterly disagreeable to the taste of his company, they must not find any fault; nay, on the contrary, good breeding forces them outwardly to approve and to commend whatever is set before them. The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context More results

References in classic literature

Has it not, on the contrary, invariably been found that momentary passions, and immediate interest, have a more active and imperious control over human conduct than general or remote considerations of policy, utility or justice?

Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context

On the contrary, she was one half of a very happy marriage, and, in a sense, her sufferings at the moment were merely theoretical, if one may so describe the sufferings caused by a theory.

The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context

In the former case, it is well known that the entertainer provides what fare he pleases; and though this should be very indifferent, and utterly disagreeable to the taste of his company, they must not find any fault; nay, on the contrary, good breeding forces them outwardly to approve and to commend whatever is set before them.

The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context

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