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Adjective adversative has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebAdversative[adjective] Definition: Relating to or expressing opposition or contrast. Example sentence: The adversative conjunction "but" is used to introduce a contrasting idea in a sentence, such as "She is a talented singer, but she lacks confidence." [noun] Definition: A word or phrase that expresses opposition or contrast. Example sentence: In the sentence "He is not rich but happy," "but" acts as an adversative. [adverb] Definition: In an opposing or contrasting manner. Example sentence: She held her ground, defiantly, even speaking adversatively. [plural noun] Definition: Adverbial expressions that express opposition or contrast. Example sentence: The author consistently used adversatives such as "on the other hand" and "however" to emphasize contrasts throughout the novel. [related products on Amazon:] | ||||
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