English to English
adjective
- Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- a relation of direct opposition
We thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true.
source: WordNet 3.0
- exact opposition
Public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
source: WordNet 3.0
- A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Acts contrary to our code of ethics.
The facts point to a contrary conclusion.
source: WordNet 3.0
- of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms.
source: WordNet 3.0
- resistant to guidance or discipline
Mary Mary quite contrary.
An obstinate child with a violent temper.
A perverse mood.
Wayward behavior.
source: WordNet 3.0
- in an opposing direction
Adverse currents.
A contrary wind.
source: WordNet 3.0
verb
- To contradict or oppose; to thwart.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [cóntreri] Salungat; laban; salangsang; labag
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
