All 7 Uses of
contrary
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- This did not seem to discompose him; on the contrary, he looked rather amused.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)on the contrary = an expression used to intensify denial of an idea
- He supposed he had been pleasant in his way, but he had also seemed vain and, whatever he said to the contrary, much too surprised that a Muggle-born should make a good witch.†
Chpt 4 (definition 2)
- Harry saw Malfoy lean close to Nott and whisper something; both of them sniggered, but Slughorn showed no dismay; on the contrary, he beamed and looked from Hermione to Harry, who was sitting next to her.
Chpt 9 (definition 1)on the contrary = an expression used to intensify denial of an idea
- Harry had wondered whether Dumbledore would return from wherever he had been in time for Monday night's lesson, but having had no word to the contrary, he presented himself outside Dumbledore's office at eight o'clock, knocked, and was told to enter.
Chpt 13 (definition 2) *to the contrary = with a different effect
- His face was transfigured: There was a wild happiness upon it, yet for some reason it did not make him better looking; on the contrary, his finely carved features seemed somehow rougher, his expression almost bestial.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)on the contrary = an expression used to intensify denial of an idea
- On the contrary, Dumbledore, I want it very much.
Chpt 20 (definition 1)
- Ginny did not seem at all upset about the breakup with Dean; on the contrary, she was the life and soul of the team.
Chpt 24 (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