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BW2/3 Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

having trouble with the word " otherwise "

Contrary to popular belief, therefore, owning a DVD recorder actually stimulates people to go to movie theathers more often than they otherwise would.

What does it mean " contrary to popular belief " ?

What does it mean " they otherwise would " ? Does that mean " they don't have " ?

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contrary to popular belief means opposite of popular belief. Contrary to usually means to be opposite For instance; My opinion is black but Martin's opinion is white so we say Martin’s opinion is contrary to mine. otherwise = or else

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  • contrary to popular belief means opposite of popular belief.
  • Contrary to usually means to be opposite For instance; My opinion is black but Martin's opinion is white so we say Martin’s opinion is contrary to mine.
  • otherwise = or else
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contrary to popular belief means opposite of popular belief. Contrary to usually means to be opposite

For instance; My opinion is black but Martin's opinion is white so we say Martin’s opinion is contrary to mine.

otherwise = or else
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The popular belief is that owning a dvd recorder doesn't stimulate people to to to movie theaters more often while the contrary " owning a DVD recorder actually stimulates people to go to movie theaters more often" is what is actually the case.
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