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Contrary

/kˈɑntrɛri/
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(adj) Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

And yet, the contrary is always true as well.
"Have you finished?" "On the contrary, I have not even begun yet."
CEFR Practice Quiz
And yet, the ____ is always true as well.

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