Sometimes we act to spite someone. We want to prove that we deserve the best and we can do something more. The words "contrary", "in spite" become the most powerful motivators for our consciousness. But is it really that safe? And is it worth it? So, in the topic of today's publication, we will look at what "contrary" means.
Meaning of the word, examples
Despite is a preposition, the meaning of which is equivalent to the value of the preposition "in defiance", denoting the direction of action against something or in spite of something. For example. Contrary to my expectations, he did not do anything good.
Let's consider a few situations where the use of the preposition "contrary" will be very useful. This may be one of the forms of protest against your personality, which gives rise to the desire to prove that you are not the way they want to present you, you are better, stronger, smarter. And sometimes, proving their worth and rightness, people move mountains. Contrary to the expectations of those evil and careless words thrown in the face by envious, evil and cruel people.
But there are situations when people act contrary to obsoleterelationships, they get married, have children, throw themselves headfirst off a bridge. And nothing should have happened: peacefully and logically end their relationship, despite their own stubbornness, their own stupidity.
So, what does "contrary" mean? And what is the asking price? It is good if in the process you proved your worth and, defending yourself from humiliation, found your destiny. But, it is possible that, having reached the height, you will feel that it is not yours. And against all odds, you will be deeply disappointed.
Synonyms
Let's single out such synonyms for the word "contrary": in spite of, contrary to, despite, contrary to, across. Note that each of the listed synonyms has its own semantic connotation, which gives speech an expression of various kinds of emotions. For example. To spite my mother, I froze my ears. I had the courage to express my own opinion against yours.
In the first and second cases, you can substitute the preposition "contrary", the meaning of the sentence will not change, but in the first case, the sharpness of the words spoken will disappear. That is, contrary to the request of my mother to wear a hat in the cold season.
