on the contrary
used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated:
"Didn't you find the film exciting?" "On the contrary, I nearly fell asleep half way through it!"

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on the contrary
just the opposite, esp. of something said or believed.
The evidence of history, on the contrary, shows that these ancient people had a very advanced culture.

Usage notes: often used to disagree with someone or something and to present new information

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on the contrary
as the opposite
I thought that the speech would be boring but on the contrary it was quite interesting.

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on the contrary
adv. phr. Exactly the opposite; rather; instead.
The principal thought that the children went to the zoo; on the contrary, they went to the bakery.
"You don't like football, do you?" "On the contrary, I like it very much."
Compare: TO THE CONTRARY.

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