Contrariwise
adverb
In the opposite way or order.
Contrariwise, if you move towards the right, you will find the exit.
Often appears as...
- used contrariwise
- contrariwise
adverb
On the other hand, in contrast or as a contrasting point.
The first test was easy. Contrariwise, the second was extremely difficult.
Often appears as...
- but contrariwise
- contrariwise to this
adverb
In the opposite way or order.
Contrariwise, if you move towards the right, you will find the exit.
Often appears as...
- used contrariwise
- contrariwise
adverb
On the other hand, in contrast or as a contrasting point.
The first test was easy. Contrariwise, the second was extremely difficult.
Often appears as...
- but contrariwise
- contrariwise to this
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Directional Contrast
Use 'contrariwise' to highlight differences in direction or position.
The left path leads to the valley; contrariwise, the right goes up the hill.
Pro Tip 2/3Decision Making
'Contrariwise' can clarify opposing choices or illustrate the flip side of an argument.
He preferred to travel by night; contrariwise, she felt safer during the day.
Pro Tip 3/3Process Reversal
Explain reversed steps in a process or sequence using 'contrariwise'.
To exit, go clockwise around the roundabout; contrariwise, you'll enter the park.
Pro Tip 1/3Directional Contrast
Use 'contrariwise' to highlight differences in direction or position.
The left path leads to the valley; contrariwise, the right goes up the hill.
Pro Tip 2/3Decision Making
'Contrariwise' can clarify opposing choices or illustrate the flip side of an argument.
He preferred to travel by night; contrariwise, she felt safer during the day.
Pro Tip 3/3Process Reversal
Explain reversed steps in a process or sequence using 'contrariwise'.
To exit, go clockwise around the roundabout; contrariwise, you'll enter the park.
Pro Tip 1/3Directional Contrast
Use 'contrariwise' to highlight differences in direction or position.
The left path leads to the valley; contrariwise, the right goes up the hill.
Pro Tip 2/3Decision Making
'Contrariwise' can clarify opposing choices or illustrate the flip side of an argument.
He preferred to travel by night; contrariwise, she felt safer during the day.
Pro Tip 3/3Process Reversal
Explain reversed steps in a process or sequence using 'contrariwise'.
To exit, go clockwise around the roundabout; contrariwise, you'll enter the park.
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Quote examples
Lewis Carroll
English Author
Contrariwise, if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic.
Quote examples
Lewis Carroll
English Author
Contrariwise, if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic.
Example 1 of 1
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