Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-the-contrary
Phrase
/tə ðə ˈkɒntrəri/
Definition
A phrase used to signal that the opposite of what has been stated or assumed is true.
Examples
- John believed the project was a failure; to the contrary, many clients praised it.
- She thought he was unfriendly; to the contrary, he was just shy.
Meaning
The term ‘to-the-contrary’ indicates a disagreement or counter-argument to a previously stated idea or assumption.
Synonyms
- on the contrary
- in contrast
- opposite to
