Definition

In a way that shows a contrast or opposite relationship between two things.

Example

The weather was sunny; conversely, the forecast predicted rain for the weekend.

Conversation

I thought the movie was really boring at first.

Yeah, I felt the same way initially.

Conversely, I found the ending surprisingly exciting.

Me too! It totally changed my opinion of the whole film.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conversely → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "vertere" (meaning to turn). The word "conversely" describes a situation where something is turned around or considered in the opposite way.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'turned' ('vertere') 'together' ('con-') to understand that 'conversely' means looking at something from the opposite perspective.

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