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On the contrary, in opposition; on the
other hand. Swift. -- To the
contrary, to an opposite purpose or intent; on the
other side. "They did it, not for want of instruction to
the contrary." Bp. Stillingfleet.

Con"tra*ry, v. t. [F.
contrarier. See Contrary, a.]
To contradict or oppose; to thwart. [Obs.]

I was advised not to contrary the king.

Bp. Latimer.

Con*trast" (?), v. i. [imp.
& p. p. Contrasted; p. pr. & vb.
n. Contrasting.] [F. contraster, LL.
contrastare to resist, withstand, fr. L. contra +
stare to stand. See Stand.] To stand in
opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of
qualities.

The joints which divide the sandstone
contrast finely with the divisional planes which separate
the basalt into pillars.

Lyell.

Con*trast", v. t.
1. To set in opposition, or over against, in
order to show the differences between, or the comparative
excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or
contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with
the past.


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