Both Uses of
contrary
in
A Doll's House
- On the contrary, he thinks it gives him the right to adopt a familiar tone with me, and every minute it is 'I say, Helmer, old fellow!' and that sort of thing.
Act 2on the contrary = an expression used to intensify denial of an idea
- Not a bit. On the contrary, I feel extraordinarily lively.
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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.