LookItUpconversely
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑːnvɜːrsli/ · UK /ˈkɒnvɜːsli/
conversely means: Used to introduce an opposite idea or a situation in which the reverse is true.
adverb
Used to introduce an opposite idea or a situation in which the reverse is true.
- Heat expands metal; conversely, cold makes it shrink.
- Some people love crowds; conversely, others prefer being alone.
- High demand raises prices; conversely, low demand can lower them.
Questions about conversely
What does conversely mean?
Used to introduce an opposite idea or a situation in which the reverse is true.
What is conversely in other languages?
Türkçe: tersine · Español: a la inversa · Français: inversement · Deutsch: umgekehrt · Italiano: viceversa · 日本語: 逆に
How do you pronounce conversely?
In American English /ˈkɑːnvɜːrsli/; in British English /ˈkɒnvɜːsli/.
How do you use conversely in a sentence?
Heat expands metal; conversely, cold makes it shrink. Some people love crowds; conversely, others prefer being alone.
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