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Contrary

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Meaning

  1. adjective very opposed in nature or character or purpose
  2. noun a relation of direct opposition
  3. adjective of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Part of speech
noun, adjective
Common word
Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “contrary”

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What does “contrary” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is noun.

How many syllables are in “contrary”?

The syllable count of “contrary” is 3. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

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Last updated October 2, 2026

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