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For the poet the credo or doctrine is not the point of arrival but is, on the contrary, the point of departure for the metaphysical journey.
Joseph Brodsky

Meaning of "on the contrary" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON THE CONTRARY

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WHAT DOES ON THE CONTRARY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

On the Contrary

On The Contrary is an oil on canvas painting by Kay Sage, painted in 1952. It is housed in the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON THE CONTRARY

on the breadline
on the bum
on the button
on the cadge
on the cards
on the carpet
on the chance
on the cheap
on the club
on the coat
on the credit side
on the cross
on the danger list
on the defensive
on the dole
on the dot
on the downgrade
on the downlow
on the face of it
on the fence

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON THE CONTRARY

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Synonyms and antonyms of on the contrary in the English dictionary of synonyms

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SYNONYMS OF «ON THE CONTRARY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «on the contrary» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of on the contrary

Translation of «on the contrary» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON THE CONTRARY

Find out the translation of on the contrary to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on the contrary from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on the contrary» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

反之
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de lo contrario
570 millions of speakers

English

on the contrary
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

इसके विपरीत पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على العكس من ذلك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

напротив
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pelo contrário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপরদিকে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

au contraire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

sebaliknya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

im Gegenteil
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

それどころか
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

반대로
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing nalisir
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngược lại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாறாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

त्याउलट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aksine
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

anzi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Przeciwnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

навпроти
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dimpotrivă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντιθέτως
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die teendeel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tvärtom
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tvert imot
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on the contrary

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE CONTRARY»

The term «on the contrary» is very widely used and occupies the 845 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE CONTRARY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on the contrary

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10 QUOTES WITH «ON THE CONTRARY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on the contrary.
1
Kate Adie
It's totally mistaken to suppose that an armed escort is going to give a journalist any protection - on the contrary, journalists who turn up surrounded by armed personnel are just turning themselves into targets and in even worse danger.
2
Rudolf Arnheim
Today we no longer regard the universe as the cause of our own undeserved troubles but perhaps, on the contrary, as the last refuge from the mismanagement of our earthly affairs.
3
Irving Babbitt
Tell him, on the contrary, that he needs, in the interest of his own happiness, to walk in the path of humility and self-control, and he will be indifferent, or even actively resentful.
4
Mikhail Bakunin
I am truly free only when all human beings, men and women, are equally free. The freedom of other men, far from negating or limiting my freedom, is, on the contrary, its necessary premise and confirmation.
5
Andrea Bocelli
When I get on stage, my first goal is not to show my expertise, but on the contrary, to give a bit of happiness, of joy, of cheerfulness. I am firmly convinced that in order to sing well, you must love your neighbor and be passionate about life.
6
Omar Bongo
Globalization, far from putting an end to power diplomacy between States, has, on the contrary, intensified it.
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Leon Bourgeois
The concept of patriotism is not incompatible with that of humanity; on the contrary, let me state emphatically that he who best serves pacifism serves patriotism best. The nation is and can be no more than the vital basic unit of any international league.
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David Brainerd
My disorder has been attended with several symptoms of a consumption; and I have been at times apprehensive that my great change was at hand: yet blessed be God, I have never been affrighted; but, on the contrary, at times much delighted with a view of its approach.
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Joseph Brodsky
For the poet the credo or doctrine is not the point of arrival but is, on the contrary, the point of departure for the metaphysical journey.
10
Karel Capek
Relativism is not indifference; on the contrary, passionate indifference is necessary in order for you not to hear the voices that oppose your absolute decrees.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE CONTRARY»

Discover the use of on the contrary in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on the contrary and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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On the Contrary: Critical Essays, 1987-1997
This collection was prepared in the belief that the most useful andrevealing of anyone's writings are often those shorter essays penned in conflict with or criticismof one's professional colleagues.
Paul M. Churchland, Patricia Smith Churchland, 1998
2
On the contrary
As difficult to pigeon-hole as the man himself, part memoir, part biography, part political polemic, On the Contrary is a brilliant and timely contribution to South Africa's 'history in the making'
Tony Leon, 2008
3
On the Contrary: Essays by Men and Women
On The Contrary contains a balance of writings by men and women. The essays are presented in pairs, a man and a woman writing on each topic.
Martha Rainbolt, Janet Fleetwood, 1984
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On the Contrary: Articles of Belief, 1946–1961
Mary McCarthy, one of our most brilliant and beloved authors, serves up wit, insight, and her unique worldview in this diverse collection of essays In provocatively titled pieces such as “The Contagion of Ideas,” “Tyranny of the ...
Mary McCarthy, 2013
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On The Contrary
Estienne Barbier, born in the Loire Valley in 1699, lays claim to service in the armies of the kings of France and Prussia, but he is an inveterate liar, and the truth is less glorious: irate husbands have made the Lowlands too hot to hold ...
André Brink, 2011
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On the contrary: the protocol of traditional rhetoric
Students of the history of rhetoric, antiquity, the English Renaissance, Cicero, Erasmus, or Thomas Wilson, as well as teachers of composition and even undergraduate debaters will find something of interest in this book.
Thomas O. Sloane, 1997
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The International Law Commission's Draft Articles on State ...
Only the actions of the human beings constituting the organs in question, performed in their capacity as private individuals, are not regarded as acts of the State capable, as such, of incurring its international responsibility. On the contrary , such ...
United Nations. International Law Commission, Shabtai Rosenne, 1991
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The Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the First Epistle of ...
But prophecy, on the contrary, is both free from reproach among the unbelievers, and hath very great credit and usefulness. For none will say in regard to prophesying, they are mad,nor will any one deride them that prophesy; but, on the ...
Saint John Chrysostom, 1854
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Reports of Cases Determined in the Supreme Court of the ...
On the contrary, the presumption would be that the mind was restored to its normal condition when the disturbing element had ceased to operate. The instructions which were refused do not recognize this distinction. On the contrary, the Court ...
California. Supreme Court, 1906
10
Garner's Modern American Usage
B. On the contrary; to the contrary; quite the contrary. On the contrary marks a contrast with a statement or even an entire argument just made. E.g.: • “I hold neither of those views. On the contrary, I argue that biochemical systems—as well as ...
Bryan Garner, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON THE CONTRARY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on the contrary is used in the context of the following news items.
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The mystery of the poisoned seagull: is this the start of the fightback?
On the contrary, things had just got interesting. My assault was now a murder investigation. Next up was the police station. With a kind of ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
The Corbyn tribe cares about identity, not power
On the contrary, that has nothing to do with it. This week's YouGov poll of Labour supporters – and we should remember our post 7 May vow ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Maharashtra defends ban on mediation in domestic violence cases …
"On the contrary, it may increase the risk of domestic violence further," it said. Advocate Flavia Agnes, appearing for NGO Majlis, supported the ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
4
Health problems second largest cause of suicides in India
On the contrary, policy interventions are mostly focused and limited to addressing farmers' debts because of its political importance. "There is a ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
5
Diver's dream: Protected from development, Cuba's coral reefs are …
"You're diving in a protected area, so there aren't areas that are under pressure from man-made activity," said Mons. "On the contrary, the policy ... «Guelph Mercury, Jul 15»
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Porn studio asks judge to ban talk about “copyleft” blogs at trial
"On the contrary, I regard this motion as a form of flattery and confirmation that my humble effort was not in vain. FCT is an opinion blog, and as ... «Ars Technica UK, Jul 15»
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A concert you can't refuse
On the contrary, as the movie progressed, the musicians became an integral part of the evening. It added greatly to the anticipation of what was ... «Ynetnews, Jul 15»
8
The Pinkvilla Review: Masaan
Masaan, that translates to crematorium or shamshan is far from the gloomy tinge of death its title suggests. On the contrary, Masaan is almost ... «PINKVILLA, Jul 15»
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Hey UFC, Bring Back Bare-knuckle Fights to Stop Brain Trauma
On the contrary, it is the result of a single, simple mistake: In an honest attempt to make fighting safer, authorities introduced a single rule that ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
10
Palestinians: Battling for freedom on their own
On the contrary, ever since the selected strategy was to shove the root causes of the problem under a thick rug, Palestinians have been ... «Middle East Eye, Jul 15»

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