"to the contrary" meaning in English

See to the contrary in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase}} to the contrary
  1. Alternative form of on the contrary Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: on the contrary
    Sense id: en-to_the_contrary-en-prep_phrase-6bu65NGH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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