Both Uses of
contrary
in
Catch-22
- 'On the contrary,' Yossarian corrected.†
Chpt 7 *
- 'On the contrary, that's very good, Milo,' he corrected himself hastily.†
Chpt 35
Definition:
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(on the contrary as in: on the contrary) an expression used to intensify denial of an ideaeditor's notes: More rarely, on the contrary is used to oppose an idea contained in what was just said rather than to oppose what was literally said. Here is an example: "I will not pay you for the work. On the contrary, I may sue you for damages." Suing for damages does not oppose not paying, but it does oppose the idea of paying.