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Definition of “conversely

conversely (ˈkɒnvɜːslɪPronunciation for conversely

Definitions

adverb

  1. (sentence modifier) in a contrary or opposite way; on the other hand

Usage examples

  • And, conversely , a prime minister's still a prime minister, even if she's a woman.
    Brandon, Ruth, Left, Right and Centre (1986)
  • And conversely , toxicologists might exaggerate the risks posed by higher doses.
    New Scientist (2004)
  • Personal comfort can be maintained at a lower thermostat temperature in the winter and conversely higher in the summer.
    The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)
  • And conversely , when lean people artificially gain weight, they don't sit more.
    Times, Sunday Times (2005)
  • And, conversely , how many female lives a man carries within him.
    Woolger, Roger J., Other Lives, Other Selves (1987)

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