"contrary to" meaning in All languages combined

See contrary to on Wiktionary

Preposition [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositions|head=}} contrary to, {{en-prep}} contrary to
  1. despite; in opposition to (an assumption, etc.); differently from Synonyms: contra Derived forms: contrary to popular belief
    Sense id: en-contrary_to-en-prep-kpl8W~CH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English prepositions, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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        "despite; in opposition to (an assumption, etc.); differently from"
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