contrary to expectations
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contrary to something — phrase used for emphasizing that something is true, even though it is opposite to what other people say or believe Contrary to expectations, the level of retail sales fell in January. contrary to popular belief: Contrary to popular belief, the… … Useful english dictionary
contrary — adj. VERBS ▪ be, run, seem ▪ These results run contrary to our expectations. ▪ It seems contrary to common sense. ADVERB ▪ … Collocations dictionary
contrary — con|trar|y [ kan,treri ] adjective ** 1. ) completely different or opposed to something else: a contrary view/opinion contrary to: The introduction of such a tax would be contrary to our policy. a ) contrary to something used for emphasizing that … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
contrary — adj., n., & adv. adj. 1 (usu. foll. by to) opposed in nature or tendency. 2 colloq. perverse, self willed. 3 (of a wind) unfavourable, impeding. 4 mutually opposed. 5 opposite in position or direction. n. (pl. ies) (prec. by the) the opposite.… … Useful english dictionary
contrary to something — used for emphasizing that something is true, even though it is opposite to what other people say or believe Contrary to expectations, the level of retail sales fell in January. contrary to popular belief: Contrary to popular belief, the animals… … English dictionary
contrary to — IN CONFLICT WITH, against, at variance with, at odds with, in opposition to, counter to, incompatible with. → contrary * * * conflicting with; counter to contrary to his expectations, he found the atmosphere exciting | the restrictions were not… … Useful english dictionary
contrary to all expectations — against what was anticipated, opposite to expectations … English contemporary dictionary
contrary to expectation — as opposed to expectations, opposite of what was supposed or imagined to occur … English contemporary dictionary
on the contrary — adverb contrary to expectations (Freq. 10) he didn t stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends • Syn: ↑contrarily, ↑to the contrary, ↑contrariwise • Derived from adjective: ↑contrary ( … Useful english dictionary
to the contrary — adverb contrary to expectations (Freq. 3) he didn t stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends • Syn: ↑contrarily, ↑contrariwise, ↑on the contrary • Derived from adjective: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
