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Distinct vs Contrary - What's the difference?

distinct | contrary |


As adjectives the difference between distinct and contrary

is that distinct is capable of being perceived very clearly while contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As an adverb contrary is

contrarily.

As a noun contrary is

the opposite.

As a verb contrary is

(obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Counterpart vs Contrary - What's the difference?

counterpart | contrary |


As nouns the difference between counterpart and contrary

is that counterpart is either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another while contrary is the opposite.

As an adjective contrary is

opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As an adverb contrary is

contrarily.

As a verb contrary is

(obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Contrary vs Like - What's the difference?

contrary | like |


As an adjective contrary

is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Contrary vs Convert - What's the difference?

contrary | convert |


As nouns the difference between contrary and convert

is that contrary is the opposite while convert is a person who has converted to his or her religion.

As verbs the difference between contrary and convert

is that contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate while convert is (lb) to transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.

As an adjective contrary

is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

Contrary vs Inside - What's the difference?

contrary | inside |


As adjectives the difference between contrary and inside

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while inside is originating from or arranged by someone inside an organisation.

As adverbs the difference between contrary and inside

is that contrary is contrarily while inside is within or towards the interior of something, especially a building.

As nouns the difference between contrary and inside

is that contrary is the opposite while inside is the interior or inner or lesser part.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

As a preposition inside is

within the interior of something, closest to the center or to a specific point of reference.

Contrary vs Spite - What's the difference?

contrary | spite |


As nouns the difference between contrary and spite

is that contrary is the opposite while spite is ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the disposition to irritate, annoy, or thwart; a desire to vex or injure; petty malice; grudge; rancor.

As verbs the difference between contrary and spite

is that contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate while spite is to treat maliciously; to try to injure or thwart.

As an adjective contrary

is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a preposition spite is

notwithstanding; despite.

Ironic vs Contrary - What's the difference?

ironic | contrary |


As adjectives the difference between ironic and contrary

is that ironic is ironic while contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As an adverb contrary is

contrarily.

As a noun contrary is

the opposite.

As a verb contrary is

(obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Across vs Contrary - What's the difference?

across | contrary |


As adverbs the difference between across and contrary

is that across is from one side to the other while contrary is contrarily.

As nouns the difference between across and contrary

is that across is (crosswords) a clue whose solution runs horizontally in the grid while contrary is the opposite.

As a preposition across

is to, toward or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

As an adjective contrary is

opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As a verb contrary is

(obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Contrary vs Undefined - What's the difference?

contrary | undefined |


As adjectives the difference between contrary and undefined

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while undefined is lacking a definition or value.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Rebel vs Contrary - What's the difference?

rebel | contrary |


As nouns the difference between rebel and contrary

is that rebel is a confederate soldier while contrary is the opposite.

As an adjective contrary is

opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As an adverb contrary is

contrarily.

As a verb contrary is

(obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

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