Definitions
- Describing a behavior or action that is contrary to what is expected or desired. - Referring to a person who is stubbornly or defiantly going against the norm or authority. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is in opposition to what is considered normal or typical.
- Referring to a direction or position that is directly across from another. - Describing a situation or circumstance that is completely different or in contrast to another. - Talking about a relationship between two things that are mutually exclusive or incompatible.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a sense of opposition or contrast.
- 2Both can be used to describe relationships between two things or situations.
- 3Both are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Contrariously is used to describe behavior or actions that go against expectations or norms, while oppositely is used to describe relationships or differences between two things.
- 2Direction: Oppositely refers to a physical direction, while contrariously does not have a directional connotation.
- 3Intensity: Contrariously implies a stronger sense of opposition or defiance than oppositely.
- 4Scope: Contrariously is often used to describe individual behavior, while oppositely can describe broader situations or circumstances.
- 5Formality: Contrariously is less formal than oppositely.
Remember this!
Contrariously and oppositely both convey a sense of opposition or contrast. However, contrariously is used to describe behavior or actions that go against expectations or norms, while oppositely is used to describe relationships or differences between two things. Additionally, contrariously implies a stronger sense of opposition or defiance than oppositely, and contrariously is less formal than oppositely.
