Difference between Different and Contrary

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: NOUN

The different ideal.

One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true.
The opposite.
To an opposite purpose or intent; on the other side.
In opposition; on the other hand.
See Contraries.
The opposite; a proposition, fact, or condition incompatible with another. See Converse, n., 1.
An opponent; an enemy.
A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities.
An adversary.
Either of two opposing or contrary things.
A proposition related to another in such a way that if the latter is true, the former must be false, but if the latter is false, the former is not necessarily true.
A relation of direct opposition
Exact opposition
Two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
One of a pair of objects placed at opposite points or seen in opposite directions; an opposite.
One of a pair of characters, propositions, statements, or terms, the most different possible within the same general sphere or class. See I., 3.
A contradiction; a denial.
Something that is opposite or contrary.

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: ADJECTIVE

Unlike most others; unusual.
Unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
Marked by dissimilarity
Distinct or separate
Differing from all others; not ordinary
Distinctly separate from the first
Not like; marked by dissimilarity
Unlike in form, quality, amount, or nature; dissimilar.
Various or assorted.
Differing from all others; unusual.
Distinct; separate; not the same; other.
Of various or contrary nature, form, or quality; partially or totally unlike; dissimilar
Not the same; exhibiting a difference
Various, assorted, diverse.
Distinct, separate; used for emphasis after numbers and other determiners of quantity.

Resistant to guidance or discipline
Very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
In an opposing direction
Given to recalcitrant behavior; willful or perverse.
Adverse; unfavorable.
Moving in the opposite direction at a fixed interval.
Opposite in direction or position: : opposite.
Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
Opposed in nature
The progression of parts in opposite directions, one ascending, the other descending.
Affirming the opposite; so opposed as to destroy each other.
Given to opposition; perverse; forward; wayward.
Opposed; contradictory; repugnant; inconsistent.
Opposed, as in character or purpose.
Strongly dissimilar

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: VERB

To oppose; to frustrate.
To impugn.
To contradict (someone or something).
To do the opposite of (someone or something).
To act inconsistently or perversely; to act in opposition to.
To argue; to debate; to uphold an opposite opinion.
To be self-contradictory; to become reversed.

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: TRANSITIVE VERB

To contradict or oppose; to thwart.

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: ADVERB

In a different way or manner; otherwise.

Contrarily
In an opposite direction or manner; counter.

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: OTHER WORD TYPES

Differing from all others
Not ordinary
Not the same; two; many; plural; also, characterized by a difference or distinction; various or contrary in nature, form, or quality; unlike; dissimilar.
[When in the predicate, different is either used absolutely: as, the two things are very different; or followed by from: as, the two things are very different from each other; he is very different from his brother. But the relation of opposition is often lost in that of mere comparison, leading to the use of to instead of from. This use is regarded as colloquial or incorrect, and is generally avoided by careful writers.
Synonyms Different, Distinct, Separate, Several. These words agree in being the opposite of same. Different applies to nature or quality as well as to state of being: as, the African and Asiatic climates are very different. The other three words are primarily physical, and are still affected by that fact: we speak of distinct or separate, ideas, colors, sounds, etc. Several is used chiefly of those things which are in some sense together without merging their identity: as, three several bands.

Wilful, Untoward, etc. See wayward.
Given to contradiction; acting in opposition; captious; perverse; intractable; unaccommodating.
Adverse; hostile; opposing; antagonistic; opposite; conflicting.
Extremely unlike; the most unlike of anything within the same class: thus, hot and cold, up and down, sage and fool, heaven and hell, are contrary terms.
In botany, at right angles to: as, a silique compressed contrary to the dissepiment (that is, in a direction at right angles to it, in distinction from a parallel direction).
Opposite; opposed; at the opposite point or in an opposite direction.
In a contrary way; with a contrary result.
In heraldry, oppositely; contrariwise: said of two bearings each of which is in some sense the reverse of the other.
To oppose; contradict.
(idiom) (by contraries) In opposition to what is expected.
(idiom) (on the contrary) In opposition to what has been stated or what is expected.

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: RELATED WORDS

Several, Diametric, Distinguishable, Opposite, Unusual, Contrastive, Diverse, Disparate, Other, Contrasting, Various, Distinct, Divergent, Dissimilar, Differing

Contravenes, Contradicted, Contradict, Contradicts, Antonymous, Wayward, Disobedient, Unfavourable, Different, Unfavorable, Obstinate, Adverse, Reverse, Opposite, Perverse

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: DESCRIBE WORDS

Several, Diametric, Distinguishable, Opposite, Unusual, Contrastive, Diverse, Disparate, Other, Contrasting, Various, Distinct, Divergent, Dissimilar, Differing

Contravenes, Contradicted, Contradict, Contradicts, Antonymous, Wayward, Disobedient, Unfavourable, Different, Unfavorable, Obstinate, Adverse, Reverse, Opposite, Perverse

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

By definition, two URLs with different domains have different origins.
Different proteins change their abundance at different cell cycle phases.
Similarly, different Pseudomonas strains had different biocontrol efficacy.
For different riders, different claim proceedings are required.
Different communities offer different services, pricing options and costs.
Different organization formats may promote different degrees of accountability.
Also, the different methods provide different possibilities for completedestruction.
The architecture of each OS and each application is different, so a single product might exhibit significantly different behavior when used on different platforms.
The tasks should promote different ways to tackle the problems so that different design solutions can be implemented by different students.
Samson said, explaining that different regulations require different signs to be posted at different locations.

The Reliance Liquidator has offered no contrary evidence.
As a matter of fact Jesus said contrary.
In fact I hear and see the contrary.
Note has made an agreement to the contrary.
Chairman and NAB representatives compel a contrary conclusion.
No such contrary authority exists for good reason.
On the contrary, war will only hasten it.
This position also is contrary to the Catholic faith, which, on the contrary, considers the salvific incarnation of the Word as a trinitarian event.
Believing, like seeing, has no polar opposite, though contrary dogmas may be believed, as contrary colours may be seen.
Invert, to turn into a contrary direction; to place in a contrary order oi method.

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: QUESTIONS

Do different cultures have different problems with alcohol?
Do plumbers make different wages in different states?
Do different networks buy different kinds of reality shows?
What are the different port numbers for different protocols?
Why do different states have different standards of Education?
Can you use different darts for different Nerf guns?
Why do people describe different things in different ways?
Do different brands of contraceptive pills contain different hormones?
What are the different VAT rules for different trades?
Why do different eyeliner sharpeners have different blade lengths?

Was Georgia's election conducted contrary to clearly established law?
Was Khalid produced in handcuffs despite two contrary court orders?
Can one serve two masters of contrary character from Love?
Can a contrary intention to joint beneficial ownership be inferred?
When is an agreement to the contrary null and void?
Can an established theory be challenged by contrary evidence?
What do you call someone who makes contrary decisions?
Do contrary motion scales help with playing the piano?
Is alexithymia a psychological dimension contrary to empathy?
What is the relation holding between contrary sentences?

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIFFERENT AND CONTRARY

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: NOUN

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: ADJECTIVE

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: VERB

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: TRANSITIVE VERB

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: ADVERB

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: OTHER WORD TYPES

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: RELATED WORDS

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: DESCRIBE WORDS

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

DIFFERENT vs CONTRARY: QUESTIONS