Contrastive Vocabulary

adjective serving to express opposition or contrast

• The adversative conjunction 'however' is commonly used to introduce contrasting ideas in academic writing.
• I don't like mushrooms; however, I still eat them because they're good for me.
• I wanted to go out with my friends, but my mom said no way.
• Life is full of adversative moments, but they only make us stronger in the end.

adverb in a manner that shows opposition or contrast

• The researcher presented the findings of the study adversatively, highlighting the limitations of the methodology.
• She argued with her friend adversatively, pointing out the flaws in their plan.
• He debated his opponent adversatively, shutting down their arguments with ease.
• The storm raged on adversatively, causing chaos and destruction in its path.