Adverb
- 1. perversely, contrarily, contrariwise
- usage: in a contrary disobedient manner
- 2. vice versa, the other way around, contrariwise
- usage: with the order reversed; "she hates him and vice versa"
- 3. contrarily, to the contrary, contrariwise, on the contrary
- usage: contrary to expectations; "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"
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