contrary

opposite in meaning, direction or opinion

विपरीत, उल्टा

Usage

Examples

Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind.

Was the paper easy? On the contrary, it was very hard.

Common mistake

Contrary of the forecast, it did not rain.

Contrary to the forecast, it did not rain.

We say contrary to, not contrary of.

Remember: Contrary: on the opposite side.