Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
On The Contrary.
On The Contrary - as an adverb
Contrary to expectations
Example: "He didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrarily15contrariwise17to the contraryExample Sentences
"I thought he would be upset, but on the contrary, he was quite happy."
"Many people think that video games are a waste of time, but on the contrary, they can have educational benefits."
"She expected the movie to be boring, but on the contrary, it was extremely entertaining."
"The forecast predicted rain all day, but on the contrary, it turned out to be a sunny day."
"Some people believe that cats are lazy animals, but on the contrary, they can be quite active and playful."
