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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

On the contrary/In contrast

0What is the difference between "On the contrary" and "In contrast"? If they are in fact different, could you please provide some examples to highlight the differences.02br
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0 01blockquote 01cite 10New2grammar12cite 10What is the difference between "On the contrary" and "In contrast"? 12br 12br 10Thanks in advance12br 12br 10Although I am poor, I'm extremely happy. On the contrary, John is extremely rich, but he is very unhappy.

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  • On the contrary, John is extremely rich, but he is very unhappy.
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01cite10New2grammar12cite10What is the difference between "On the contrary" and "In contrast"? If they are in fact different, could you please provide some examples to highlight the differences.12br
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I know this is an old post, but I think there's a need for another answer.

We use "on the contrary" only when dealing with opinions.
We use it when we've presented an opinion to the reader but wish to oppose it.
For example:

"Some people say that older people are wiser. On the contrary, I've met many foolish grandparents, and a number of very sensible young adults."
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Excellent explaination! Thanks! It helps.
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wonderful answer ! thanks a lot Emotion: smile
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My research interest is still very broad. But you never tried to narrow my view. On the contrary, the crazier the idea, the better you liked it! .........So, is this correct?
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think here it should be "In contrast," instead of "On the contrary,".
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To answer the "on the contrary" vs."in contrast" question about the following sentence, let's find the opinion that the speaker wants to refute or say is wrong. We need to read between the lines a bit to find it. It is one opinion a person might have, but it might be wrong however...

My research interest is still very broad. But you never tried to narrow my view. On th
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Oh now I got it!

It's the difference in opinion. i.e: I think my research interest is still very broad (I think that's not good), but you encouraged my wild ideas (so you thinh that's good). So we use "on the contrary".

For the other example, can we say: You never punished me for admitting I'd done something wrong. In contrast, you praised my honesty? It seems right
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I don't think this is a correct example as there's no contradition between the clauses. They both state that the person thinks you're honest. A better transition would be "instead" or "rather" as the second clause reinforces the first. Better examples: My mother says you're dishonest. On the contrary, I have seen you deal fairly with everyone. Or: Jim is dishonest. In contrast, his brother

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