1. It wasn’t a good thing; on the contrary it was a huge mistake. 2. You think you are clever; on the contrary, I assure that you are very foolish.

How do you use on the contrary in a sentence?

Examples of ‘on the contrary’ in a sentence on the contrary
On the contrary, deflation is currently much more of a concern. On the contrary, he regrets this delay in its publication. On the contrary, she says – he was not leftwing enough. On the contrary, the action would win her praise and support.

Does contrary mean opposite?

As a noun, the contrary means the opposite, as in “We will not give up; on the contrary, we will fight with all our power.” The adjective contrary derives from Latin contrarius (“opposite, opposed”) from contra (“against”).

What is the difference between in contrast and on the contrary?

So we can see, then, that “in contrast” is used to refer to a different subject that does some other thing that is different from the first subject. In contrast (see what I did there?), “on the contrary” is used to refer to that same subject, but to intensify the denial (negative) of what was stated just prior.

Can I begin a sentence with on the contrary?

On the contrary may serve as an opening phrase to a longer explanation, or it may stand on its own as an objection to a previous statement. Contrary means the opposite. The phrase on the contrary has been in use since at least 1400, though its original rendering is in the contrary.

Can on the contrary be used at the end of a sentence?

2 Answers. Show activity on this post. No you cannot use “on the contrary” in that sentence.

What can I say instead of contrary?

contrary
antipodal,antipodean,antithetical,contradictory,diametric.(or diametrical),opposite,polar.

What’s cooking slang?

old-fashioned slang. used to ask about what is happening or what someone is planning: Hi there! What’s cooking?