Definitions
- Describing a movement or action that is opposite to what was previously done. - Referring to a statement or argument that contradicts or opposes a previous one. - Talking about a situation where something is done in reverse order or opposite direction.
- Referring to a statement or action that is opposite to what is expected or logical. - Describing a person who behaves in an opposite way to what is expected or appropriate. - Talking about a situation where something happens despite expectations or predictions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or statements that are opposite to what was previously done or said.
- 2Both words convey a sense of contradiction or opposition.
- 3Both words can be used to express surprise or unexpectedness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Contrawise is less common and more archaic than contrarily.
- 2Meaning: Contrawise emphasizes a reversal or opposite direction, while contrarily emphasizes a contradiction or opposition to expectations.
- 3Formality: Contrarily is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, while contrawise is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Contrawise and contrarily are synonyms that describe actions or statements that are opposite to what was previously done or said. However, contrawise emphasizes a reversal or opposite direction, while contrarily emphasizes a contradiction or opposition to expectations. Additionally, contrarily is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, while contrawise is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.
