All 14 Uses of
contrary
in
Anne Frank, the Diary of a Young Girl
- On the contrary, Keesing's always making jokes these days.
Chpt 42-06 (definition 1)on the contrary = an expression used to intensify denial of an idea
- On the contrary, today I can safely quote the saying" Misfortunes never come singly."
Chpt 43-04 (definition 1)
- I can't do that — on the contrary, I have to hold my head up high and put a bold face on things, but the thoughts keep coming anyway.
Chpt 43-12 (definition 1)
- This morning I realized that nothing has changed; on the contrary, as I've grown older and more mature, my love has grown along with me.
Chpt 44-01 (definition 1)
- Mother passed this story on to me, and I was secretly amazed that Peter, who'd been so angry at Dussel, had humbled himself, despite all his assurances to the contrary.
Chpt 44-02 (definition 2) *to the contrary = of the opposite
- On the contrary, he's still talking away as I'm heading out the door.
Chpt 44-02 (definition 1)on the contrary = an expression used to intensify denial of an idea
- On the contrary, beauty remains, even in misfortune.
Chpt 44-03 (definition 1)
- Still, I don't want to moan and groan. On the contrary, I want to be brave!
Chpt 44-03 (definition 1) *
- It's certainly nothing bad — on the contrary!
Chpt 44-03 (definition 1)
- Contrary to my usual practice, I'm going to write you a detailed description of the food situation, since it's become a matter of some difficulty and importance, not only here in the Annex, but in all of Holland, all of Europe and even beyond.
Chpt 44-04 (definition 3) *contrary to = opposite
- On the contrary, all I ever got were admonitions not to be so noisy.
Chpt 44-05 (definition 1)on the contrary = an expression used to intensify denial of an idea
- But the question won't let itself be pushed to the back of my mind today; on the contrary, all the fear I've ever felt is looming before me in all its horror.
Chpt 44-05 (definition 1)
- Women, who struggle and suffer pain to ensure the continuation of the human race, make much tougher and more courageous soldiers than all those big-mouthed freedom-fighting heroes put together! I don't mean to imply that women should stop having children; on the contrary, nature intended them to, and that's the way it should be.
Chpt 44-06 (definition 1)
- On the contrary, she believes they have it within their power to build a bigger, better and more beautiful world, but that they occupy themselves with superficial things, without giving a thought to true beauty.
Chpt 44-07 (definition 1)
Definitions:
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(1) (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.
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(2) (to the contrary as in: to the contrary) with an opposite or different effect; or something with an opposite or different effect
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(3) (contrary to as in: contrary to) in opposition toeditor's notes: You could also think of this as meaning, despite, or in spite of, or in conflict with; but since a common meaning of contrary is opposite, you many find it easiest to think of contrary to as in opposition to.