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on the contrary
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used to indicate that the opposite or a different viewpoint is true in response to a previous statement
Collocationon the contrary
adv
Example
On the contrary, recent financial reports indicate a decline in revenue.
On the contrary, the overwhelming majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by human activity.
On the contrary, studies have shown that excessive work hours can lead to burnout and decreased efficiency.
John believed the project would fail, but, on the contrary, it was a great success.
On the contrary, it turned out to be a lively discussion with many innovative ideas.
