CONTRARIES
(noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Contraries.
Contraries - as a noun
A relation of direct opposition
Example: "We thought sue was older than bill but just the reverse was true"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opposite12reverse10Exact opposition
Example: "Public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
A logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
Contraries - as an adjective satellite
Very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Example: "Acts contrary to our code of ethics"
Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
Example: "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
Resistant to guidance or discipline
Example: "Mary mary quite contrary"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
obstinate11perverse13wayward17Example Sentences
"The contraries of hot and cold"
"His actions are contraries to his words"
"The siblings are total contraries"
"Love and hate are contraries"
"The contraries of good and evil"
Word Game Points
Is CONTRARIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contraries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRARIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CONTRARIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contraries is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRARIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is CONTRARIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contraries is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRARIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
