contrary
How many syllables in contrary?
There are 3 syllables in the word contrary.How to pronounce contrary:
Synonyms for contrary:
adverse
antithetical
clashing
contradictory
counter
diametrical
diametrically opposed
different
differing
inconsistent
opposed
opposite
oppositeness
opposition
reverse
unfavorable
Antonyms for contrary:
accordant
agreeable
agreeing
akin
alike
almost identical
analogous
appropriate
apt
becoming
befitting
carbon copy
carbon-copy
clone
close
cognate
coherent
coincidental
coinciding
commensurate
comparable
compatible
complementary
compromising
concordant
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