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tværtimod — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • on the contrary phrase Used to reject what has just been said and assert the opposite. It signals not merely disagreement but that the truth runs the other way.
  • rather adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.

Senses

tværtimod is used for these senses in English:

  • on the contrary (conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed; to the contrary.
  • rather (conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. [from 14th c.]

rather — full definition

  1. adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
  2. adv To some noticeable degree; somewhat or quite.
  3. adv Used to correct or clarify a previous statement; more accurately.

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