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contrariways

contrariways is the alternative form of contrariwise.

Meaning of contrariwise

Adverb

contrariwise (not comparable)

  1. (literary) In the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction.
    • If Burd Ellen had gone “widishins" round the church, she would, I think, have used the best homoeopathic specific against the Elf-King's power; for "to go widishins" was the chief element in elfin practices, and if mortals wished to resist or unspell elf-craft, they, too, had "to go widershins," or...1891 January 3, I. Gollancz, “Widishins”, in The Academy, London, page 14, column 3
  2. (literary) on the other hand

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Questions about contrariways

What is contrariways the alternative form of?
Contrariways is the alternative form of contrariwise.

Words near contrariways in the dictionary

  1. contrarious
  2. contrariously
  3. contrariousness
  4. contrarities
  5. contrarity
  6. contrariways
  7. contrariwise
  8. contrarotating
  9. contrarotation
  10. contrary
  11. contrary to

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