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Difficulties of the English language (lexical reference) English-Russian dictionary. 2014.
Difficulties of the English language (lexical reference) English-Russian dictionary. 2014.
just the contrary — exactly the opposite … English contemporary dictionary
just the opposite — exactly the reverse, on the contrary, the opposite is the correct one … English contemporary dictionary
on the contrary — just the opposite, esp. of something said or believed. The evidence of history, on the contrary, shows that these ancient people had a very advanced culture. Usage notes: often used to disagree with someone or something and to present new… … New idioms dictionary
on the contrary — adverb contrary to expectations (Freq. 10) he didn t stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends • Syn: ↑contrarily, ↑to the contrary, ↑contrariwise • Derived from adjective: ↑contrary ( … Useful english dictionary
to the contrary — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. * /Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary./ * /We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the… … Dictionary of American idioms
to the contrary — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. * /Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary./ * /We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the… … Dictionary of American idioms
to\ the\ contrary — adv or adj. phr. With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary. We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the contrary.… … Словарь американских идиом
on\ the\ contrary — adv. phr. Exactly the opposite; rather; instead. The principal thought that the children went to the zoo; on the contrary, they went to the bakery. You don t like football, do you? On the contrary, I like it very much. Compare: to the contrary •• … Словарь американских идиом
on the contrary — 1. In opposition, on the other side. 2. So far from being so, it is just the reverse; it is quite otherwise … New dictionary of synonyms
on the contrary — phrasal just the opposite … New Collegiate Dictionary
on (or quite) the contrary — used to intensify a denial of what has just been implied or stated. → contrary … English new terms dictionary