What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
contrarily
Example
Contrarily to popular belief, not all cats hate water. [contrarily: adverb]
Example
The weather was supposed to be sunny, but contrarily, it rained all day. [contrarily: adverb]
conversely
Example
I thought the movie would be boring, but conversely, it turned out to be quite entertaining. [conversely: adverb]
Example
Conversely, as the temperature drops, the demand for warm clothing increases. [conversely: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Conversely is more commonly used than contrarily in formal writing and speech, especially in academic or professional contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between contrarily and conversely?
Conversely is more formal than contrarily, and is commonly used in academic or professional writing. Contrarily is less formal and more commonly used in informal speech or writing.
