单词 | conversely |
释义 | conversely (once / 5106 pages) adv The word conversely is an adverb that means "the opposite" or "on the other hand." It is often used to introduce an idea that is different from one stated before. You say the photo is a fake. Conversely, the photographer claims it's real. The adverb conversely has its origin in the Latin word convertere, which means "to turn about." In the following quote by Journalist Andy Rooney note how the word balances the two sentences: "The closing of a door can bring blessed privacy and comfort - the opening, terror. Conversely, the closing of a door can be a sad and final thing - the opening a wonderfully joyous moment." WORD FAMILYconverse: conversation, conversed, conversely, converses, conversing+/conversation: conversational, conversationalist, conversationist, conversations/conversational: conversationally/conversationalist: conversationalists/conversationist: conversationists USAGE EXAMPLES“Conversely, the disaster showed what kind of spirit exists in East Tennessee and across the state, as the outpouring of support for Sevier County continues.” Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) Conversely, a green canopy isn’t a sign of a tree’s health, Green said. Los Angeles Times(Dec 19, 2016) And companies are often wary of over-notifying customers, for fear of brand damage or, conversely, that breach-fatigued consumers will ignore important messages. Washington Post(Dec 16, 2016) adv with the terms of the relation reversed conversely, not all women are mothers |
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