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converselyin a way that is opposite or contrary to what has been stated

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a way that is opposite or contrary to what has been stated

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvɜːrsli/

Korean meaning: 반대로, 거꾸로, 역으로

Korean pronunciation: 컨**버**슬리

Example Sentences

  • Eating chocolate makes me happy; conversely, dieting makes me grumpy.
  • Students love summer vacation; conversely, teachers enjoy the break from grading papers.
  • High prices discourage buyers; conversely, low prices attract more customers.

conversely

ADVERB

//kənˈvɜːrsli//

in a way that is opposite or contrary to what has been stated

conversely concept
💡 Concept

in a way that is opposite or contrary to what has been stated

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conversely rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Conversely, what affects one adversely helps another diversely!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈvɜːrsli/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈvɜːsli/

🌳Etymology

Rootconverse
Suffix--ly

Origin

From the Latin word 'conversus' (past participle of 'convertere', meaning 'to turn around'), combined with the suffix '-ly' (forming adverbs). The root traces back to 'con-' (together) and 'vertere' (to turn).

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🎵Rhyme

diverselyadverselyperversely
diversely
adversely
perversely

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Eating chocolate makes me happy; conversely, dieting makes me grumpy.

😄 Fun example

Students love summer vacation; conversely, teachers enjoy the break from grading papers.

High prices discourage buyers; conversely, low prices attract more customers.

Exercise increases energy levels; conversely, lack of sleep decreases them.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

oppositelycontrarilyinverselyon the contraryon the flip side

Antonyms

similarlylikewisecorrespondingly

Related

howeverneverthelesscontrastoppositereverse