contrary

Highlights a clear and unambiguous opposition.

Emphasizes a total opposition.

Emphasizes a complete and utter opposition.

Similar to 'completely', emphasizes total opposition.

Indicates that the opposition is obvious and easy to see.

Indicates a significant degree of opposition.

A fixed phrase used to correct a common misconception.

A fixed phrase meaning that something happened in a way that was not expected.

Indicates a state of opposition or difference.

Used to describe something that develops or proceeds in an opposite way to something else.

Suggests that something appears to be in opposition, without stating it as a fact.

Used to introduce something that is the opposite of what is expected or stated.