B2 Expression Formal

على النقيض

'ala al-naqeed

On the contrary

Meaning

Presenting an opposing viewpoint.

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Cultural Background

Often used in formal news broadcasts. Used in academic circles, though 'عكس' is more common in daily life. Common in formal business meetings and official reports. Used in formal French-influenced academic writing.

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Use with 'من'

Always follow it with 'من' when comparing two specific things.

Meaning

Presenting an opposing viewpoint.

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Use with 'من'

Always follow it with 'من' when comparing two specific things.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

الشركة ربحت الكثير، _____ من توقعاتنا.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: على النقيض

The sentence requires a contrast, and 'على النقيض' is the only one that fits.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B2

الشركة ربحت الكثير، _____ من توقعاتنا.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: على النقيض

The sentence requires a contrast, and 'على النقيض' is the only one that fits.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's too formal. Use 'عكس' instead.

Related Phrases

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على العكس

synonym

On the contrary

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في المقابل

similar

In return/on the other hand

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