"on the contrary" meaning in All languages combined

See on the contrary on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Forms: on the contrary
Head templates: {{expression}} [POS TABLE]
  1. You use on the contrary when you want to stress that the truth is the opposite of what was believed. Synonyms: to the contrary
    Sense id: simple-on_the_contrary-en-phrase--XSKOruO
     
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        {
          "text": "He did not refuse. On the contrary, he told his them he would be happy to accept."
        }
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  "lang": "English",
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        {
          "text": "He did not refuse. On the contrary, he told his them he would be happy to accept."
        }
      ],
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        "You use on the contrary when you want to stress that the truth is the opposite of what was believed."
      ],
      "synonyms": [
        {
          "word": "to the contrary"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
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