To the contrary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb contrary to expectations; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"
    contrariwise; contrarily; on the contrary.
    • he didn't stay home

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Definitions
  1. to an opposite purpose or intent; on the other side. "They did it, not for want of instruction to the contrary." Bp. Stillingfleet.

Webster 1913