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contrariwise

English

Etymology

contrary +? -wise

Adverb

contrariwise (not comparable)

  1. in the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction
  2. on the other hand

Synonyms

  • (on the contrary): See also Thesaurus:contrarily

Translations

See also

  • on the contrary

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backwards

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?bæk.w?(?)dz/

Etymology 1

From backward +? -s. See also -s (“used in the formation of certain adverbs: backwards, downwards, inwards, etc.”).

Adjective

backwards (comparative more backwards, superlative most backwards)

  1. Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.
Derived terms
  • backwardsness

Etymology 2

From Middle English bakwardis, bakwardis, a variant of Middle English bakwarde, bakward (“backward”). Equivalent to backward +? -s.

Adverb

backwards (comparative more backwards, superlative most backwards)

  1. Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.
Related terms

Anagrams

  • drawbacks

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