Difference between Contrary and Antonymous

What is the difference between Contrary and Antonymous?

Contrary as an adjective is opposed in nature while Antonymous as an adjective is having an opposite or diametrically opposed meaning

Contrary

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: opposed in nature strongly dissimilar

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Contrarily

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The opposite. One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true.

Example sentence: A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.

Antonymous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: having an opposite or diametrically opposed meaningof, or being an antonym

We hope you now know whether to use Contrary or Antonymous in your sentence.

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