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to the contrary vs contrariwise

contrariwise vs to the contrary

to the contrary and contrariwise both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
to the contrary No No No Yes
contrariwise No No No Yes
As adverbs, to the contrary and contrariwise are synonyms defined as:
  • to the contrary and contrariwise: contrary to expectations
Other synonyms of to the contrary include contrarily, on the contrary.
to the contrary (adverb) contrariwise (adverb)
contrary to expectations contrary to expectations
with the order reversed
in a contrary disobedient manner
Difference between to the contrary and contrariwise

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