contraries

Meanings

• opposites in meaning or character

  - "night and day"
  - "hot and cold"

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Synonyms

witherward

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contraries
belies , lies , vies

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Variants

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by contraries , contraries , contrary , on the contrary , to the contrary

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Etymology

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from Old French contraries, from contrer to oppose, to contradict

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in ancient Greek philosophy, Heraclitus argued that all things are in a state of constant flux, and that opposites are not truly opposites, but rather two sides of the same coin?

2. Answer: Yes, that's correct. Heraclitus' philosophy emphasized the importance of change and the interconnectedness of all things. He believed that opposites were not truly opposites, but rather two sides of the same coin, which were in a constant state of transformation and interdependence.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposites: Things that are directly opposite in meaning, character, or position.

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Quotes

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1. "Is this the girl who has moved into Villa Villekulla?" asked one of the policemen. "Quite the "contrary"," said Pippi. "This is a tiny little auntie who lives on the third floor at the other end of the town."

   - Astrid Lindgren,{it}Pippi Longstocking{/it},(1950) 1978

2. He was not, despite the mythology he and his press agents so assiduously manufactured, a risk taker. On the "contrary", he was more often timid to the point of fecklessness.

   - Christopher Buckley,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},4 Nov. 1990

3. As kiss-and-tell books go, "Opening Arguments" by Jeffrey Toobin has few, if any, deep and sensuous secrets to reveal—this despite many news stories to the "contrary".

   - Nina Totenberg,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},March 31, 1991

4. Other men—a surprising number of them—do not feel anger or blame. On the "contrary", they feel a strong blood tie to their fathers, and to them the discipline was a minor thing.

   - Robert Bly,{it}Iron John{/it},1990

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Culture

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In literature and art, contraries often represent duality and complexity. For example, in Shakespeare's plays, characters often express opposing emotions or ideas, which adds depth and nuance to their portrayal.

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