on the contrary in Latin
on the contrary in Latin is contrāriō, immō, ē contrāriō — on the contrary means 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.
on the contrary in Latin
contrāriō
(conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed; to the contrary.
immō
(conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed; to the contrary.
ē contrāriō
(conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed; to the contrary.
What does "on the contrary" mean?
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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.
"You think he was nervous? On the contrary, he enjoyed every minute."
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on the contrary in a sentence
- You think he was nervous? On the contrary, he enjoyed every minute.
- The treatment did not help. On the contrary, it made things worse.
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What is "on the contrary" in Latin?
"on the contrary" in Latin is contrāriō, immō, ē contrāriō. on the contrary means: 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.
How do you use "on the contrary" in a sentence?
Example: "You think he was nervous? On the contrary, he enjoyed every minute." In Latin, "on the contrary" is contrāriō, immō, ē contrāriō.
Are there other ways to say "on the contrary" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "on the contrary": contrāriō, immō, ē contrāriō.
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