contrary to
Definitions
despite; in opposition to (an assumption, etc.); differently from
Equivalents
Examples
“Contrary to what you might think⟳, Antarctica is technically a desert.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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