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Contrary vs. Converse
Contrary
/ˈkɒntrəri/Examples:
On the contrary, I am worse.'On the contrary, a rich young widow is exposed to danger.In fact, I am sure of the contrary.'
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Converse
/kənˈvɜːs/Examples:
They decided to converse over coffee at the new café.During the meeting, we will converse about possible solutions.The park was where they frequently went to converse and relax.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Contrary is often tied to the notion of being opposite because it usually describes a position that opposes another in a direct way.
- Think of converse as flipping points or roles as it often describes a situation that is reversed, yet connected to another.
- Both words deal with opposites, but contrary implies a conflicting or opposing nature, while converse implies a switching or reversal of conditions or situations.
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