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contrary in Persian

مخالف moxâlef

UK/ˈkɒntɹəɹi//ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/

contrary in Persian: مخالف (moxâlef), جدکاره (jodkâre). In English, contrary means opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

Persian words for contrary

opposed
مخالف moxâlef, جدکاره jodkâre

English meaning of contrary

  1. adjective Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
  2. adjective Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.
  3. adjective Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.
  4. adverb Contrarily.

Full definition of contrary

contrary in a sentence

  • a contrary disposition; a contrary child
  • I never act contrary to my principles.

Synonyms of contrary

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Questions about contrary in Persian

What is the meaning of contrary in Persian?
Contrary in Persian is مخالف (moxâlef), جدکاره (jodkâre).
معنی contrary چیست؟
Contrary: مخالف (moxâlef), جدکاره (jodkâre).
What does contrary mean in English?
Contrary means opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

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