contraries

contraries → plural of contrary

ˈkɒntrəri

adjective

przeciwny

pʂɛˈt͡ɕivnɨ· przymiotnik

Also

odwrotny

Synonyms

opposite conflicting

Collocations

contrary tocontrary opinion

noun

przeciwieństwo

pʂɛt͡ɕiˈvʲɛɲstfɔ· rzeczownik

Definition

the opposite fact, event or situation

Examples

In the end the contrary was proved true: he was innocent and she was guilty.

W końcu okazało się, że jest odwrotnie: on był niewinny, a ona winna.

Synonyms

opposite reverse

Collocations

quite the contraryon the contrary

Word forms

contrariesplural

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