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The verb in the second person? On the contrary (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eve

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'second person? on the contrary' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'the verb in' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'EVE' can be found hidden inside 'the verb'.

'the' is the link.

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(Other definitions for eve that I've seen before include "'All About - - ' (Bette Davis film)" , "One from Genesis" , "Adam's partner" , "Woman of Eden" , "Girl" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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