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Contrary vs Object - What's the difference?

contrary | object |


As nouns the difference between contrary and object

is that contrary is the opposite while object is a thing that has physical existence.

As verbs the difference between contrary and object

is that contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate while object is to disagree with something or someone; especially in a court of law, to raise an objection.

As an adjective contrary

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

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

Alien vs Contrary - What's the difference?

alien | contrary | Synonyms |

Alien is a synonym of contrary.


As verbs the difference between alien and contrary

is that alien is while contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

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.

Contrary vs Inconsistent - What's the difference?

contrary | inconsistent | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between contrary and inconsistent

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while inconsistent is not consistent.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is to oppose; to frustrate.

More vs Contrary - What's the difference?

more | contrary | Related terms |

More is a related term of contrary.


As nouns the difference between more and contrary

is that more is tomorrow 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 Mulish - What's the difference?

contrary | mulish | Related terms |

Contrary is a related term of mulish.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and mulish

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while mulish is characteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, or intractable.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Wikidiffcom vs Contrary - What's the difference?

wikidiffcom | contrary |


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 Unfitting - What's the difference?

contrary | unfitting | Synonyms |

Contrary is a synonym of unfitting.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and unfitting

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while unfitting is that is not fitting for its purpose.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Dissimilar vs Contrary - What's the difference?

dissimilar | contrary | Related terms |

Dissimilar is a related term of contrary.


As adjectives the difference between dissimilar and contrary

is that dissimilar is not similar; unlike; different 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.

Contrary vs Dogged - What's the difference?

contrary | dogged | Related terms |

Contrary is a related term of dogged.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and dogged

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while dogged is stubbornly persevering, steadfast.

As verbs the difference between contrary and dogged

is that contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate while dogged is (dog).

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

Other vs Contrary - What's the difference?

other | contrary | Synonyms |

Other is a synonym of contrary.


As adjectives the difference between other and contrary

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

As nouns the difference between other and contrary

is that other is an other one, more often rendered as another while contrary is the opposite.

As adverbs the difference between other and contrary

is that other is apart from; in the phrase "other than" while contrary is contrarily.

As verbs the difference between other and contrary

is that other is to make into an other while contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

As a determiner other

is not the one or ones previously referred to.

As a conjunction other

is (label) or.

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