How to Spell contrariwise
contrariwise
contrariwise - adverb
- In the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction
- On the other hand
Source: Free Dictionary
Usage examples
This is an old-fashioned word meaning 'on the other hand' or 'the opposite way.' You will mostly see it in older books.
Common misspellings
contrawise, contrarywise, contrarisewise
Word family
contrary, contrarily, likewise
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