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Contrarily (adv) means In an opposite way or direction to what is expected.

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In an opposite way or direction to what is expected.
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contrariwise perversely

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What is the meaning of contrarily?
"contrarily" (adv) means in an opposite way or direction to what is expected.
What is another word for contrarily?
Other words for "contrarily" include contrariwise, perversely.
What is the opposite of contrarily?
Opposites of "contrarily" include identically, similarly.

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